2023-2024 Academic Catalog

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Emerging and Infectious Diseases PhD

  • USU application
  • Official transcripts- A baccalaureate degree must be obtained from an accredited college or university. Included within this definition are those institutions that are in the process of seeking accreditation and currently have provisional or conditional accreditation, or candidacy status for accreditation. The program may request that transcripts from institutions outside the US be evaluated by a credential evaluation service.
  • A strong undergraduate training in science is required, and undergraduate studies must have focused on an appropriate scientific discipline, e.g., biology, biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology, or physiology. Required courses include college level introductory and organic chemistry, biochemistry, physics, and mathematics. An introduction to molecular biology, molecular techniques, and genetics is highly recommended.
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Current resume (include relevant research and teaching experience)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Though optional, GRE scores are strongly recommended

Environmental and Occupation Health MSPH

  • A complete USU application is required, including official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, resume/CV and personal statement.

  • Applicants should possess, at minimum, a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited academic institution before matriculation at USU in one of the biological or health science disciplines or in engineering, an outstanding academic record, some health-related experience, and demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in public health.

  • Priority for admission to the MSPH program in EOH goes to active duty uniformed personnel in one of the preventive medicine/public health disciplines.

  • Active duty applicants must provide evidence of Service support and should indicate the status of obtaining this sponsorship in the application.  Enlisted service members are encouraged to employ.  However, this is not a commissioning program.

  • Civilian applicants (including Guard/Reserve) may be considered for admission in special circumstances subject to an approval process, with preference given to DoD employees and health professionals sponsored by U.S. government agencies.

Environmental Health Science PhD

  • A complete USU application is required, including official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, resume/CV and personal statement.

  • Applicants should possess, at a minimum, a Master’s degree from an accredited academic institution before matriculation at USU with an outstanding academic record and documented successful completion of rigorous coursework related to their desired area of graduate study.

  • This program is designed for active duty uniformed officers.  Qualified officers serving in fields related to environmental health and authorized for full-time duty-under-instruction education by their sponsoring service will be preferentially reviewed for admission to the PhD program in Environmental Health Science.

  • Active duty applicants must provide evidence of Service support and should indicate the status of obtaining this sponsorship in the application. Enlisted service members are encouraged to employ.  However, this is not a commissioning program.

  • ROTC cadets applying to USU graduate programs through the educational delay program must be admitted as civilians.

Global Health and Global Health Engagement Certificate

  • No applicants will be admitted for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Health Administration and Policy MHAP

  • A complete USU application is required, including official undergraduate transcripts, three letters of recommendation, resume/CV, and personal statement.

  • Applicants should possess, at minimum, a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited academic institution before matriculation at USU.

  • Priority for admission goes to Medical Service Corps, Medical, Dental, Nurse, applied science, and veterinary officers on active duty in the Uniformed Services (including Officer Candidates in the Navy's Health Services Collegiate Program).

  • Enlisted members of the Uniformed Services who are applying for a Commission in a Uniformed Service are encouraged to apply to the MHAP program. However, enrollment to USU is conditional on the enlisted applicant's acceptance by a Service as a Commissioned Officer.

  • Active duty applicants must provide evidence of Service support and indicate the status of obtaining this sponsorship in the application.

  • Applicants from federal agencies and specific Partner/Host Nations may also be considered for admission. Applicants without a background in health care and/or policy may also be considered for admission.

Health Professions Education MHPE, MEd, and PhD

  • USU Application (must indicate if applying for full or part-time study).
  • Current CV.
  • Official academic transcripts from all post-secondary (undergraduate college and beyond) educational institutions where you earned a certificate or degree. Learners with an advanced degree (e.g., MD, DO, PhD, etc.) and a USU faculty appointment may submit their faculty appointment letter and a picture of their diploma in lieu of transcript requirement.
  • Three letters of recommendation (a total of 3 referees) from individuals familiar with the applicant’s academic, professional, and/or military service background.
  • A personal statement describing how the applicant became interested in health professions education and how they envision incorporating the education they would receive in their future careers.
  • For MHPE and PhD Applicants: In addition to a personal statement, please also include a research statement describing current research interests. For MEd applicants, please submit a statement describing what educational innovation you would like to pursue. 
  • PhD applicants should also submit a Dissertation Proposal Form (required). MHPE applicants may also submit a Proposal Form (optional). MEd-HPE applicants may also submit a Culminating Project Proposal Form (optional).

     

     

  • Part-time applicants: A letter of support from the applicant’s direct supervisor is required. The letter must explicitly state that its author is the applicant’s direct supervisor. The supervisor’s letter must also include the supervisor’s current email address and phone number. If the learner’s supervisor changes while enrolled in the program, the new supervisor’s contact information must be provided and a statement of support from the new supervisor must be obtained within three months of the change. It is the learner’s responsibility to update the HPE program regarding changes in their job supervision.
  • USU medical students can pursue a dual MD-Masters of Education in Health Professions Education (MEd in HPE). This is a new offering and interested medical students must apply during year one of medical school as this is a four-year dual degree.

Health Professions Education Certificates

  • USU Application (must indicate if applying for full or part-time study).
  • Current CV.
  • Official academic transcripts from all post-secondary (undergraduate college and beyond) educational institutions where you earned a certificate or degree. Learners with an advanced degree (e.g., MD, DO, PhD, etc.) and a USU faculty appointment may submit their faculty appointment letter and a picture of their diploma in lieu of transcript requirement.
  • Three letters of recommendation (a total of 3 referees) from individuals familiar with the applicant’s academic, professional, and/or military service background.
  • A personal statement describing how the applicant became interested in health professions education and how they envision incorporating the education they would receive in their future careers.
  • A letter of support from the applicant’s direct supervisor is required. The letter must explicitly state that its author is the applicant’s direct supervisor. The supervisor’s letter must also include the supervisor’s current email address and phone number. If the learner’s supervisor changes while enrolled in the program, the new supervisor’s contact information must be provided and a statement of support from the new supervisor must be obtained within three months of the change. It is the learner’s responsibility to update the HPE program regarding changes in their job supervision.

Medical / Clinical Psychology PhD

  • USU Application
  • Official transcripts- A baccalaureate degree must be obtained from an accredited college or university. Included within this definition are those institutions that are in the process of seeking accreditation and currently have provisional or conditional accreditation, or candidacy status for accreditation. The program may request that transcripts from institutions outside the US be evaluated by a credential evaluation service.
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Current resume (include relevant research and teaching experience)
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Biosketch (see example on departmental website)
  • Applicants participating in the military track must also complete the questionnaire available on the departmental website.

Medical Track (both military and civilian may apply)

http://medschool.usuhs.edu/academics/geo/phd-in-medical-psychology

Molecular and Cellular Biology PhD

  • A strong undergraduate training (minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale) in a branch of science that is relevant to Molecular and Cell Biology (e.g., Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry etc.) is required.  Required courses include college level introductory biological and chemical sciences, physics and mathematics.  An introduction to molecular biology, molecular techniques, biochemistry and genetics is highly recommended.  

  • Submission of scores from general GRE and relevant specific subject tests like Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology etc. are not required but will be considered favorably.

  • Prior research experience in a laboratory setting is highly favorable but not required. 

  • The Bachelor’s Degree must be obtained from a college, university, or institution located in the United States, Puerto Rico or Canada that is accredited by an accrediting agency or association that is recognized for such purpose by the Secretary of Education.  Included within this definition are those institutions that are in the process of seeking accreditation and currently have provisional or conditional accreditation, or candidacy status for accreditation.

  • Application should include a statement of purpose, three letters of recommendation, resume and official transcripts.

Equitable application and admission practices:  MCB Program follows the official guidelines for USU and GEO regarding equal opportunity.  Applicants from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and those that have faced serious economic or other kinds of hardships in their lives have been frequently interviewed and considered favorably as long as their applications reflect a strong passion for research in molecular and cell biology.  We also make a strong effort to interview applicants from marginalized groups.  This has sometimes led to MCB defending these decisions in writing to GEO.  Nevertheless, in the last ten years, such students have always been very successful. 

Neuroscience PhD

  • USU Application
  • Official transcripts- A baccalaureate degree must be obtained from an accredited college or university. Included within this definition are those institutions that are in the process of seeking accreditation and currently have provisional or conditional accreditation, or candidacy status for accreditation. The program may request that transcripts from institutions outside the US be evaluated by a credential evaluation service.
  • We recognize that Neuroscience students come from a wide variety of backgrounds. A strong undergraduate training in science with completion of courses in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, physiology and psychology is desirable.
  • Statement of Purpose.
  • Current resume (include relevant research and teaching experience).
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation.

Public Health MPH

  • A complete USU application is required, including official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, resume/CV and personal statement.

  • Applicants should possess, at minimum, a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited academic institution before matriculation at USU. 
  • Priority for admission goes to active duty uniformed officers possessing doctoral degrees in medical, dental, and veterinary or other allied health fields. Applicants without a doctoral degree in a health-related field may also be considered for admission.

  • Active duty applicants must provide evidence of Service support and should indicate the status of obtaining this sponsorship in the application.

  • Civilian applicants may be considered for admission in special circumstances subject to an approval process, with preference given to DoD employees and health professionals sponsored by U.S. government agencies.

Public Health PhD

  • A complete USU application is required, including official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, resume/CV and personal statement.

  • Applicants are expected to have at least a Master’s degree in a related field with an outstanding academic record, some public health experience, and demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in public health.

  • Priority for admission goes to active duty uniformed officers with a background in a health-related field.

  • Active duty applicants must provide evidence of Service support and should indicate the status of obtaining this sponsorship in the application. 
  • ROTC cadets applying to USU grad programs through the educational delay program must be admitted as civilians.

  • A limited number of civilian applicants may be offered up to three years of financial support through part-time employment.

Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine MPH&TM

  • A complete USU application is required, including official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, resume/CV and personal statement.

  • The MPH&TM program is restricted to active duty uniformed physicians with a medical degree from an accredited institution and at least one year of post-doctoral clinical training.

  • Active duty applicants must provide evidence of Service support and should indicate the status of obtaining this sponsorship in the application.

  • The sponsoring Service or agency will be responsible for funding the travel and per diem for overseas travel completed as part of the MPH&TM practicum and for verifying the applicant's professional credentials and unrestricted privilege to practice medicine.

Vector Biology and Parasitology MSPH

  • A complete USU application is required, including official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, resume/CV and personal statement.

  • Applicants should possess, at minimum, a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited academic institution in the US before matriculation at USU in one of the biological or health science disciplines, an outstanding academic record, some health-related experience and demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in public health.

  • Priority for admission into the MSPH program goes to uniformed active duty personnel in one of the preventive medicine/public health disciplines.

  • Active duty applicants must provide evidence of Service support and should indicate the status of obtaining this sponsorship in the application.

  • Civilian applicants (including Guard/Reserve) may be considered for admission in special circumstances subject to an approval process, with preference given to DoD employees and health professionals sponsored by U.S. government agencies.

Vector Biology and Parasitology MS

  • A complete USU application is required, including official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, resume/CV and personal statement.

  • Applicants should possess, at minimum, a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited academic institution in the US before matriculation at USU in one of the biological or health science disciplines, an outstanding academic record, some health-related experience and demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in public health.

  • Priority for admission into the MS program goes to uniformed active duty personnel in one of the preventive medicine/public health disciplines.

  • Active duty applicants must provide evidence of Service support and should indicate the status of obtaining this sponsorship in the application.

  • Civilian applicants (including Guard/Reserve) may be considered for admission in special circumstances subject to an approval process, with preference given to DoD employees and health professionals sponsored by U.S. government agencies.

Vector Biology and Parasitology PhD

  • A complete USU application is required, including official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, resume/CV and personal statement.

  • Applicants should possess, at a minimum, a Master's degree in an appropriate field of biology that includes sufficient foundational coursework in the track they will be studying. Only under the most exceptional circumstances will individuals with only a Baccalaureate degree be considered for admission to the program. Applicants must have an outstanding academic record and documented successful completion of rigorous coursework related to their desired area of graduate study.

  • Priority for admission goes to qualified active duty uniformed officers serving in fields related to environmental health, public health and vector biology (medical entomology).

  • Active duty applicants must provide evidence of Service support and should indicate the status of obtaining this sponsorship in the application.

  • Civilian applicants are considered on a space available basis with preference given to health professionals sponsored by U.S. government agencies.