University of New England

PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION (2011-12)

University of New England
Office of Graduate Admissions
716 Stevens Avenue
Portland, Maine 04103
Phone: 207-221-4225
Phone (alternate number): 800-477-4863
Email: gradadmissions@une.edu
Website: http://www.une.edu/chp/pt/

APPLICATION DEADLINE for 2012 ENTERING CLASS

PTCAS Application Deadline	January 16, 2012
Deadline Type	SOFT Deadline
Application Close Date (for soft deadlines only)	February 15, 2012
Program Has Rolling Admissions Process?	YES
Important Dates (if any): Applications are reviewed as they are received; therefore, applicants are highly encouraged to apply early. Interviews are required for program acceptance and are by invitation only. Interviews begin in December and follow a rolling admissions process. Applicants are notified of their acceptance within two weeks post-interview. Interview dates: TBD Please review the Program website for updates

EARLY DECISION

Program participates in the PTCAS Early Decision Applicants MUST apply and submit all materials to PTCAS by AUGUST 15.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

If supplemental materials are required, send items directly to the PT program.

Supplemental APPLICATION required?	NO
Supplemental MATERIALS required?	NO
If yes, list of items
Supplemental FEE required?	NO
If yes, amount
Supplemental deadline(s) DD-MM-YYYY
Link to supplemental forms or instructions
Custom (program-specific) questions on the PTCAS application
What is the name of the high school from where you received your diploma?
What is the name of the city where high school is located?
What is the state where the high school is located?
What is the zip code of the location of the high school?

PROGRAM PREREQUISITES

Course Prerequisites

Must applicants earn a Bachelor's degree prior to enrolling into the PT program? YES
For more information about course prerequisites, visit the program Web site: http://www.une.edu/registrar/catalog/1011/graduate/majordpt.cfm#curricular

#	COURSE SUBJECT	COURSE LEVEL	4-YR *	LAB **	SEM HRS	ACCEPTABLE COURSES	COURSE DESCRIPTION
1	Biology I	General or College	Varies	REQ	4	Biology: GENERAL	.
2	Anatomy & Physiology I	General or College	Varies	REQ	4	A&P: SEPARATE courses A&P: COMBINED courses A&P: Human	.
3	Anatomy & Physiology II	General or College	Varies	REQ	4	A&P: SEPARATE courses A&P: COMBINED courses A&P: Human	.
4	Chemistry I	General or College	Varies	REQ	4	Chemistry: Inorganic I	.
5	Chemistry II	General or College	Varies	REQ	4	Chemistry: Inorganic II OR Chemistry: Organic II	.
6	Physics I	General or College	Varies	REQ	4	Algebra or Calculus based	.
7	Physics II	General or College	Varies	REQ	4	Algebra or Calculus based	.
8	Psychology	General or College	Varies	N/A	3	Psychology: GENERAL Introductory	.
9	Psychology (specialized)	General or College	Varies	N/A	3	Psychology: Abnormal Psychology: Adolescent Psychology: Child Psychology: Death & Dying Psychology: Developmental Psychology: Human Behavior Psychology: Growth & Dev. Psychology: Life Span Dev. Psychology: Rehabilitation Psychology: Social Psychology: Sports	.
10	Statistics	General or College	Varies	N/A	3	Business: Statistics Math: Statistics Psychology: Statistics	.

* YES=course must be completed in a 4-year college/university and NOT in a community college.
** REQ=required lab; Rec=recommended lab; NO=lab not required; N/A=not applicable

Additional information about program’s course requirements:

Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

For 2011-12 Cycle: Due to changes in the GRE, programs may require or prefer that you take the exam early and before the "GRE® revised General Test" is introduced on August 1. Early Decision candidates in PTCAS must take the GRE and request scores to be sent by no later than July 31.

GRE General Test = Testing on or before July 31, 2011
GRE REVISED General Test = Testing on or after August 1, 2011

Is the GRE required?	Required
Program’s GRE College Code for 2011-12 Cycle	7797 (new)
GRE Accepted by Program for 2011-12 Cycle	GRE® General Test and GRE® REVISED General Test accepted
Last acceptable GRE test date – DD-MM-YYYY (if applicable)	15-Dec-2011
Oldest GRE score considered – DD-MM-YYYY (if applicable)	15-Dec-2006

GRE table below may contain blank fields if program data is not available or applicable.

GRE Section	Minimum GRE Score	Average GRE Score for Accepted Students
Verbal		434
Verbal Percentile		39%
Quantitative		572
Quantitative Percentile		40%
Analytical Writing		3.6
Analytical Writing Percentile		37%
Additional information about program’s GRE requirements

References

Number of references required by program: 3 References

EVALUATOR TYPE	Applicant must send one reference from this SPECIFIC type of evaluator	Applicant must send a reference from one or more evaluators in this category to fulfill program's requirements	Evaluator Type ACCEPTED	Evaluator Type NOT Accepted
Physical Therapist-1	X
Physical Therapist-2			X
Professor in Major			X
Professor	X
Academic			X
Supervisor/Employer			X
Teaching Assistant			X
PTA			X
Pre-PT Advisor			X
Politician/Elected Official			X
Health Care Professional			X
Friend				X
Family Member				X
Co-worker			X
Clergy			X
OTHER			X

Additional information about program’s reference requirements:

PT Observation Hours

Enter your PT observation hours on your PTCAS application. Print the PT Observation Hours form from the PTCAS application or use online PT Hours signature process, if the program requires you to have your hours verified by a physical therapist. Send signed forms to PTCAS.

PT HOURS	PROGRAM REQUIREMENT
Description of Program’s PT Hours Requirement	PT hours are highly recommended
Total Number of PT Hours REQUIRED
Total Number of PT Hours RECOMMENDED
DEADLINE for Completion of All PT Hours DD-MM-YYYY
PAID Experience	Accepted
VOLUNTEER Experience	Accepted
INPATIENT Experience	Accepted
OUTPATIENT Experience	Accepted
Additional information about program’s PT hours requirement	While a specific number of hours is not required, the Admissions Committee evaluates applicants on their knowledge of the breadth and depth of PT practice. It is recommended that applicants have a variety of observation experiences in different practice settings.

GPA Requirement

GPAs will be blank if program data is not available or applicable.

GPA	Minimum GPA	Average GPA for Accepted Students
Overall Undergraduate Cumulative	3.0	3.44
Program-specific Prerequisite	3.0	3.46
Additional information about program’s GPA requirements (if any)	Program uses only the highest grade earned in calculating the Prerequisite GPA, if a course is repeated.

FOREIGN APPLICANTS AND TRANSCRIPTS

The program’s foreign (international) transcript policies do NOT apply to study abroad coursework that is itemized on a U.S. college or university transcript. Study abroad is processed in the same way as U.S. coursework.

Program’s citizenship requirements (individuals listed may be eligible for admission)	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)
Program requires non-native speakers to submit TOEFL scores?	Yes
Program policy for submission of non-U.S. (foreign/international) coursework	Send foreign transcript evaluation to PTCAS
Program policy for CANADIAN coursework	Send foreign evaluation for CANADIAN coursework to PTCAS
Additional information about program’s policy on foreign coursework	English translation is required for all international transcripts. The transcript evaluation needs to be a course-by-course evaluation rather than a general evaluation. The evaluation needs to be for course and degree equivalency to that of a regionally accredited institution in the United States.)

PROGRAM INFORMATION

PT Degree Offered	Program culminates in a doctoral (DPT) degree.
PT Program Start Date(s) For Entering Class DD-MM-YYYY	30-Aug-2012
Dual-degree programs offered in conjunction with the PT degree (if any)
Institution's religious affiliation (if any)

Profile of Most Recent Entering Class

Items will be blank if program data is not available or applicable.

Size of Most Recent Entering Class	60
Anticipated Size of Next Entering Class	60
Percent of IN-STATE students in most recent entering class	10%
Percent of WICHE students in most recent entering class (if applicable)
Percent of OUT-OF-STATE (non-resident) students in most recent entering class	90%
Percent of CANADIAN students in most recent entering class
Percent of INTERNATIONAL (non-U.S/non-Canadian) applicants accepted
Additional information about the class profile

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The University of New England's Doctor of Physical Therapy program offers students an outstanding accredited, entry-level professional doctorate program within a department that has earned a national reputation of excellence since its founding in 1980. The department takes pride in its friendly, student-oriented and personal approach, which is reflected in a small student-to-faculty ratio. Faculty are accessible and people at this small university know each other's names.

WHY UNE?

Curricular approach congruent with the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice
36 weeks of clinical experience available at 300 clinical sites throughout the United States in acute care hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient private practices, ambulatory care centers, skilled nursing facilities, school/preschool programs, and home health care
Wealth of clinical resources: experienced physical therapists, physicians, and other health care practitioners from the greater Portland medical community teach as adjunct faculty in the DPT program
Opportunities for clinical research; a research track is available for those students wishing to conduct research under the mentorship of specific faculty
Full range of outstanding student support services
PT Faculty has an established record of teaching, scholarship, professional service, and clinical practice.
100 percent employment of program graduates who have chosen to enter the professional work force upon graduation

The Portland Campus, located in Portland, Maine is designated a national historic district. The campus is quintessential New England with a central green surrounded by classic brick buildings. As the state's largest city, Portland is a center for business, government, healthcare, and culture in Maine.

Whether you're a sailor or a skier, a hiker or a biker, a golfer or a fisherman, Maine offers you four-season recreation. From its location on the Atlantic Ocean, and close proximity to beautiful fresh water lakes and great mountains, Portland has it all. Come check us out!

(Page last updated 5/23/2011)