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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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Elevating Our Impact
Eduardo Locatelli, M.D., a renowned physician and neurologist, is leading a multidisciplinary team of experts to deliver world-class care for ALS patients at NSU’s Cathy J. Husman ALS Center. Patients receive personalized treatment plans and can participate in innovative treatments designed to slow the progression of ALS and enhance quality of life.
130+ 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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