ADMISSIONS & APPLICATION

To apply for admission applicants must submit the following:

• Online Graduate Non-Degree Application 
  • Academic Interest: Certificate
    • Online
      • Interprofessional Palliative Care
• Application Materials
  • Personal Statement: A one-page personal statement describing the applicant’s career goals and purpose for studying palliative care.
  • Resume: The applicant’s current resume or curriculum vitae, including professional work/practice since graduating with a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent).
  • Three recommendations: to be completed by people who know your professional, academic and/or personal achievements or qualities well. As such, references must be from professional contacts, such as employers, supervisors, former faculty, preceptors, or professional colleagues. References from clergy, family members, friends or politicians will not be accepted. The contact information for these recommendations will be put into the application system.
• Application Fee: $50 (domestic), $75 (international).
• Interview: After the application is complete a telephone or video interview will be arranged with the applicant and two faculty/administration members. This interview will afford the program the opportunity to understand the needs of the applicant and for the candidate to ask questions. The interview process is designed to assess the applicant’s knowledge of the profession, communication, and ability to perform in a positive, professional manner when working with others. To be considered for admission, applicants must participate in the interview process.
• Transcripts*: An official transcript from the highest degree-bearing institution is required for the certificate application.
  • Please note: If you decide to apply to the masters degree in the future, all official transcripts from all post-secondary colleges and/or universities attended must be submitted (even if a degree was not obtained). If courses show on transcript from a transfer institution, the official transcripts from the transfer institution must still be submitted.

Electronic Transcripts should be sent to:  graduate.school@cuanschutz.edu  

If sending a physical transcript, please mail to:   
Graduate School  
Mail Stop C296  
Fitzsimons Building, W5107  
13001 E. 17th Place  
Aurora, CO 80045

*An International Credential Evaluation Report is required for any applicant who attended one or more academic institution(s) located outside the United States. 

All international credentials from academic institution(s) located outside the United States will need to be verified for authenticity and evaluated by an external evaluation provider (ECE or WES). 

International Applicants - Important Information
International students must meet ALL of the requirements above and those required by International Admissions. 

Visit International Admissions for more information.
   

To apply for admission applicants must submit the following:

• Online Graduate Admissions Application 
  • Academic Interest: Masters
    • Master of Science in Palliative Care
• Application Materials
  • Personal Statement: A one-page personal statement describing the applicant’s career goals and purpose for studying palliative care.
  • Resume: The applicant’s current resume or curriculum vitae, including professional work/practice since graduating with a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent).
  • Three recommendations: to be completed by people who know your professional, academic and/or personal achievements or qualities well. As such, references must be from professional contacts, such as employers, supervisors, former faculty, preceptors, or professional colleagues. References from clergy, family members, friends or politicians will not be accepted. The contact information for these recommendations will be put into the application system.
• Application Fee: $50 (domestic), $75 (international).
• Interview: After the application is complete a telephone or video interview will be arranged with the applicant and two faculty/administration members. This interview will afford the program the opportunity to understand the needs of the applicant and for the candidate to ask questions. The interview process is designed to assess the applicant’s knowledge of the profession, communication, and ability to perform in a positive, professional manner when working with others. To be considered for admission, applicants must participate in the interview process.
• Transcripts*: All official transcripts from all post-secondary colleges and/or universities attended must be submitted (even if a degree was not obtained). If courses show on a transcript from a transfer institution, the official transcripts from the transfer institution must still be submitted.  

Preferred Delivery Method:
Electronic Transcripts should be sent to:  graduate.school@cuanschutz.edu  

If sending a physical transcript, please mail to:   
Graduate School  
Mail Stop C296  
Fitzsimons Building, W5107  
13001 E. 17th Place  
Aurora, CO 80045

*An International Credential Evaluation Report is required for any applicant who attended one or more academic institution(s) located outside the United States. 

All international credentials from academic institution(s) located outside the United States will need to be verified for authenticity and evaluated by an external evaluation provider (ECE or WES). 

International Applicants - Important Information
International students must meet ALL of the requirements above and those required by International Admissions. 

Visit International Admissions for more information.


Fellowship Eligibility

• Current enrollment (or prior completion) in the MS in Palliative Care degree program here at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
• Submission of all required application materials as indicated below. 

 

Fellowship applicants need to be currently enrolled in, or have previously completed, the MS in Palliative Care degree program at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

  

To apply for admission, applicants must submit the following:

• Online Graduate Non-Degree Application 
  • Academic Interest: Certificate
    • Online
      • Community Hospice and Palliative Care
• Application Materials
  • Personal Statement*: A one-page personal statement describing the applicant’s career goals and purpose for studying palliative care.
  • Three recommendations*: Contact information for recommenders will be entered in the application.
  • Resume*: The applicant’s current resume or curriculum vitae, including professional work/practice since graduating with a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent).
  • 1 Letter of Support from Host Site. This program is unique and it is critical to your success that your community is aware of your interest in this training opportunity and supportive. Please download this form, have it completed by the appropriate approver, and submit it with your application materials.
  • Application Fee:-this will be waived for current MSPC students.

 *Materials used for the MSPC application may be used for the CHPM application.


A preliminary interest meeting will be scheduled once you begin your application, and an interview will be scheduled upon submission of a completed application.

 

Final Deadline- November 15th, 2024

Interviews- November through December 2024

Admissions Decisions Released- January 2025