Ph.D. in Health Sciences

Admission

When applying to the Health Sciences PhD program, prospective students should indicate which of the graduate specialization areas (see Overview) represents their primary area of interest. Prospective students are encouraged to contact individual faculty with whom they would like to work to learn more about graduate research opportunities and availability.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must have at least a baccalaureate degree in Communicative Disorders, Human Development and Family Science, Kinesiology, Nutrition, Physical Therapy or other appropriate discipline. Up to 30 credits from a previously-earned master’s degree or clinical doctoral degree may be applied toward the PhD if the prior degree is in the relevant discipline. Transfer credits from related disciplines will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Applicants with course deficiencies may be expected to take additional coursework to ensure expertise.

How to Apply

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application.

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A competitive application will include:

  • a personal statement not to exceed 1000 words describing:
    • the applicant’s research experience and expertise;
    • their research goals while at URI (including what area of specialization and faculty member(s) they are interested in working with); and
    • why they chose to apply to the PhD program at URI;
  • at least two (up to four) letters of recommendation from referees familiar with their potential for success in graduate study.

Applicants are not required to submit GRE scores. International applicants may be required to submit transcript translations/evaluations and/or results of English language proficiency testing. Please see https://web.uri.edu/graduate-school/admission/international/ for more details.

Deadlines

For admission in the Fall semester, the deadline for the receipt of completed applications is July 15. However, for maximum consideration for teaching assistantships and fellowships, all materials should be received by Feb 1. For admission in the Spring semester, the deadline for the receipt of completed applications is November 15.