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University of Rhode Island Physical Therapy Program
Website

http://web.uri.edu/physical-therapy/

25 West Independence Way Suite J South Kingstown RI 02881 United States
Phone+1 401.874.5001
Phone 2 +1 401.874.4065
Email Jane@uri.edu
Public
CAPTE Accredited
Supplemental Requirements
Supplemental FEE required?
No
Supplemental fee amount
$0
Supplemental APPLICATION required?
No
Supplemental MATERIALS required?
No
Description of supplemental materials required 
The program will NOT require a supplemental application fee for the 2019-20 cycle.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Is GRE Required?
Yes
Your program's GRE codes
Program's PTCAS GRE code
8365
Additional information about program's GRE requirements 
Applicants MUST submit their GRE scores through PTCAS using Code 8365. Official GRE scores must arrive, via PTCAS, by December 15th.
Minimum and average GRE scores
Verbal reasoning % score
20%
60%
Quantitative reasoning % score
20%
53%
Reference Requirements
Physical Therapist-1
Applicant must send one reference from this specific type of evaluator
Physical Therapist-2
Evaluator type accepted
Professor in Major
Evaluator type accepted
Professor
Evaluator type accepted
Academic
Evaluator type accepted
Supervisor/Employer
Evaluator type accepted
Teaching Assistant
Evaluator type not accepted
PTA
Evaluator type not accepted
Pre-PT Advisor
Evaluator type not accepted
Politician
Evaluator type not accepted
Health Care Professional
Evaluator type accepted
Friend
Evaluator type not accepted
Family Member
Evaluator type not accepted
Co-worker
Evaluator type not accepted
Clergy
Evaluator type not accepted
Other
Evaluator type not accepted
Number of references required by program
2
PT Observation Hours
Information about your PT requirements 
Preference is given to applicants who have physical therapy experience or exposure in more than one clinical setting.
Program's PT hours requirement
PT hours are required - no verification by a physical therapist
Total number of PT Hours REQUIRED
30
Total number of PT Hours RECOMMENDED
60+
Paid
Accepted/Considered
Volunteer
Accepted/Considered
Inpatient
Accepted/Considered
Outpatient
Accepted/Considered
GPA Requirements
Program-specific prerequisite
3.20
3.67
Last 60 credit hours
3.20
3.78
Additional information about program's GPA requirements 
A cumulative minimum GPA of 3.2 in our prerequisite courses AND a cumulative minimum of 3.2 in the Last 60 credit hours is required. 

Program uses the highest grade earned in local GPA calculations, if course was repeated.
Background Checks
Background check required prior to matriculation.
Yes
Program participates in PTCAS Background Check process through Certiphi Screening.
Yes
International Students
Program considers Canadian coursework?
Yes
CanadianTranscriptsDictionary
Send original Canadian transcript to PTCAS (recommended)
Program policy for non-U.S. (foreign/international) coursework
Send WES foreign transcript evaluation to PTCAS (recommended)
Are non-native English Speakers required to submit TOEFL scores?
Yes
Citizenship requirements
Citizenship types eligible for admission U.S. citizens
U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, Canadian citizens, Foreign (non-U.S.) citizens with a visa, Foreign (non-U.S.) citizens, Other non-citizens (e.g., refugees)
Additional information about program's policy on foreign coursework
World Education Services (https://www.wes.org) is the preferred evaluation service for international transcripts. Canadian transcripts do NOT need to be evaluated and should be sent directly to PTCAS.