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A Unified Medical and Healthcare Community
To foster stronger collaboration and enriched education, research, and patient care across NSU’s medical and healthcare colleges, programs in the Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences will be realigned under NSU’s two medical schools, effective July 1. All programs will continue to be offered with minimal changes for faculty, staff, students, and patients.
Honoring our benefactors' commitment to strengthen medical and health sciences education, two new schools will be created. The Dr. Pallavi Patel School of Rehabilitative Sciences will become part of the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, and the Dr. Pallavi Patel School of Health Sciences will become part of the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine.
NSU Research Activity and Scholarship Earn R1 Designation
Nova Southeastern University, the state’s largest private research university, has received an R1 designation by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. This elite status is given to universities reaching the highest levels of research activity, research funding, and doctoral degrees awarded. Find out more about the impact this distinction will have for faculty, students, and the community.
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All You Need to Thrive
At NSU, we’re dedicated to creating a supportive space where everyone can thrive. For Mental Health Awareness Month this May, take some time for the self-care you need. Whether it’s the voice of a fellow student and care coach or the listening ear of a therapist, NSU’s wide support network gives you all you need to care for your mental health.
Explore tips from NSU students on how to put well-being first through all the seasons of college life.
Elevating Our Impact
Dr. Chad Perlyn, a leading physician, is driving NSU Health’s next chapter with a commitment to health care education, patient-centered care, and innovative research and discoveries.
150+ Degree Programs
1 of 3 Universities in the U.S. with both M.D. and D.O. Colleges
Florida's Largest Private R1 Research University
More Than $100 Million in Scholarships Offered
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Drive your future forward with a degree that unites your passions and your goals.
Saving Sea Turtles
Partnering for 30+ years with the Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation Program
Shark Research
Researchers have decoded shark DNA for cancer resistance and rapid wound healing
Protecting & Growing Corals
Home to the National Coral Reef Institute with local and global impact on coral restoration
Shark Sightings
Every student has a story. The “Shark Sightings” video series highlights undergraduates, graduate students, and NSU alumni who are diving into their coursework, getting involved in extracurriculars, and using their education to make a difference in their chosen fields.
Learn why each Shark says they chose NSU, and how their degree is preparing them to dominate.
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Where Research Thrives
NSU aspires to be among the top tier of America’s research universities. Its wide-ranging research enterprise includes robust initiatives in vital areas such as oceanography and life sciences, technology, health care, social science, and human services. With an annual investment of $50 million or more, the university continues to foster groundbreaking discoveries that make an impact on our world.
The university contributes to scientific knowledge and supports workforce development and emerging commercial enterprises, positioning NSU as a cornerstone of Florida’s “blue economy” and a hub for research, collaboration, and education.
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