Pending expected approvals, entry into the Program will be offered every June to 28 applicants on a competitive basis. Currently, we receive approximately 200 completed applications for a given year of entry. Part of the admissions process is the invitation of qualified applicants to participate in an interview. We believe this interview process is very important, enabling us to get to know the applicant better. More importantly, the interview allows the applicant to gain appreciation of the strengths and focus of our Program. As we invest considerable efforts in behalf of our students, our purpose of the applications process is to attempt to maximize the match between the strengths and objectives of the applicant and our Program.
Approximately half of each class is selected from Rhode Island residents, with the remaining half from out of state. Qualified minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
Physical Therapy education is long, difficult, and expensive. We encourage applicants to gain as much information about different programs as possible. Enrollment decisions can then be made on the best match of their learning styles and objectives, not on the first program that offers admission.
Please see the section on Application Process for further information on the Program application and required forms, and how to obtain them.
Prerequisite Coursework must be passed with a C (2.00) or better
- Biology (labs required, 12 credits must include
Human Anatomy (4credits) and
Human Physiology (4credits))
- Chemistry (labs required, 8 credits including introductory and second level courses)
- Physics (labs required, 8 credits including introductory and second level courses)
- Psychology (6 credits including introductory and second level courses)
- Mathematics (3 credits at level of pre-calculus or above)
- Communications (3 credits of speech and/or writing)
- Statistics (up to and including ANOVA)
Costs of the Program
Rates of graduate tuition are constantly changing. For the most up to date information please visit the URI website at http://www.uri.edu/es/acadinfo/acadyear/tuition.html
Costs for 2006 - 2007 academic year
Standard Tuition and Fees
o Instate $7,858
o Outstate $19,114
Tuition and fees for the summer semester, which occurs between the second and third year:
o Instate $950.00
o Outstate $1965.00
Additional Fees:
Credit Overload (11 credits year one; 8 credits year two)
o Instate $335.00 per credit
o Outstate $960.00 per credit
Lab fees:
o Year One = $350
o Year Two = $200
o Year Three = $50
Campus housing ranges from $5,352-$6,180 per 12-month yearly rental (two- or three-bedroom apartment, not including heat/electricity) for graduate students, but there is a significant waiting list.
Average book costs are $1000 - 1500 per year.
For graduate students, there are a few institutional fellowships and grants awarded on the basis of academic merit and financial need.
There are also a number of teaching assistantships and research or service assistantships available and a number of non-teaching college-assigned jobs. Federal and state fellowships, grants, loans, and work-study jobs are available.
For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office at 401/874-2314, or see the program website for details regarding availability of graduate assistantships.
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