ADMISSIONS & APPLICATION

Application Deadlines

MSPC Domestic Applicants: May 1
Certificate Domestic Applicants: May 1 
MSPC and Certificate International Applicants: March 1
Fellowship Applicants: March 1

How to Apply to the Certificate

To apply for admission applicants must submit the following:

• Online Graduate School application- select “school, program” to get to the right app
  • 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).
  • Educational Goals statement.
  • 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.
• Licenses and Certificates: A notarized copy of the applicant’s current professional license and a copy of the photo identification used in the license notary process or online verification of the applicant’s current professional license. (Biomedical Track only)
• Driver’s License: A copy of the applicant's driver's license or state-issued ID.
• 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.

International Applicants - Important Information

International students must meet ALL of the requirements above and those required by International Admissions. 

How to Apply to the Masters

To apply for admission applicants must submit the following:

• Online Graduate School application- select “school, program” to get to the right app
  • 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).
  • Educational Goals statement.
  • 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.
• Licenses and Certificates: A notarized copy of the applicant’s current professional license and a copy of the photo identification used in the license notary process or online verification of the applicant’s current professional license. (Biomedical Track only)
• Driver’s License: A copy of the applicant's driver's license or state-issued ID.
• 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.  

How to Apply to Fellowship

Fellowship applicants will need to be currently enrolled in the MS in Palliative Care degree program here at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Some items for that application such as the Personal Statement and Letters of Recommendations for the MSPC are applicable to the application. Fellowship applicants will also need to submit the following:

• Online Graduate School application- select “school, program” to get to the right app
  • Personal Statement: A one-page personal statement describing the applicant’s career goals and purpose for studying palliative care.
  • An additional Letter of Recommendation for a total of four (4) 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 this recommendation will be put into the application system. 
  • Licenses and Certificates: A notarized copy of the applicant’s current professional license and a copy of the photo identification used in the license notary process or online verification of the applicant’s current professional license. (Biomedical Track only) 
  • Driver’s License: A copy of the applicant's driver's license or state-issued ID. 
  • Approval Letter from Host Site. We have memo that is used for this purpose. This program is unique and it is critical to your success that your community is aware of your interest in this training option and supportive. A conversation may be required to questions that arise.