Cost of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

To learn about the various forms of financial assistance available to students, please visit our Financial Assistance page.

Students enrolled at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences are required by University of Arkansas Board policy (Policy 1260.1) to have health insurance coverage at all times. The responsibility for obtaining health insurance coverage rests with the student. Students are urged to investigate for themselves the policy best suited to meet their particular needs. Students are encouraged to confirm their coverage under their existing plan of insurance prior to registration or, if they do not have any existing insurance, obtain such coverage. A Student Injury and Sickness plan offered by Academic Health Plans is available to all UAMS students. The amount reflected on this line is an estimated cost of plan offered by Academic Health Plans. Visit the UAMS Student Life website for a summary of the plan’s coverage, eligibility requirements, and instructions for enrollment of students and their eligible dependents as well as contact information for a UAMS representative that can assist you.

When required, admitted applicants or students must obtain a criminal background check and drug screen from a vendor approved by the College of Health Professions. Results of the background check and drug screen must be deemed satisfactory as a condition of the student’s admission or continuation in the program. Admission may be denied based on the results of the background check or drug screen. Only students with satisfactory results will be allowed to register for classes. 

At times, a currently enrolled student may be required to obtain an additional background check and/or drug screen for a variety of reasons, e.g., clinical affiliate requirements, contradictory findings from a clinical affiliate’s background check, suspicion or reports of violation of laws. In those instances, currently enrolled students will be barred from participating in clinical education experiences at clinical affiliates until a background check and/or drug clearance is obtained. Failure to obtain an additional background check and/or drug clearance may be cause for suspension or dismissal from the program.

The applicant or student will pay the cost of required background checks and drug screens.