Admission Criteria

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is required for regular admission. Applicants with a GPA lower than 3.0 may be considered for provisional admission — please contact online@uri.edu before applying to discuss the GPA requirement.
• Personal statement (see details below).
• GRE is not required.

Supporting Admission Documents

• A personal statement that includes: 
  • How you utilize data in your current profession and what you want to achieve by obtaining the Graduate Certificate in Medication Outcomes at URI
  • What the gaps are you aim to fill in your education and/or profession with this certificate
  • How you see this certificate helping you meet your future professional and/or educational goals
  • Which course you are most looking forward to taking and why
• CV/Resume
• Two letters of recommendation (previous employers, supervisors, mentors, colleagues, instructors or others who can comment on your ability to complete graduate-level coursework; personal references such as friends and relatives will not be accepted).
• College transcripts from all institutions attended.
• Any additional evidence of relevant professional or non-credit bearing courses that you may have taken.

If you’d like assistance beginning your application, email us at online@uri.edu or call 401.874.5280.