Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (NSU MD)—Master of Biomedical Sciences (M.B.S.) Program 2023–2024 88 Program Policies Academic Remediation There is no opportunity to remediate a failed course in the M.B.S. program. Graduation Requirements Degrees are awarded when the faculty members believe the students have attained sufficient maturity of thought and proficiencies as demonstrated by satisfactorily completion of a prescribed number of courses. Students eligible for graduation from the program must meet the following criteria: • successful completion of 30 credits of coursework, including all required courses and select elective courses • a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher • no more than 6 credit hours of coursework with a letter grade of C or lower • demonstrate competence in the M.B.S. program core competencies of biomedical science knowledge, interpersonal and communication skills, and ethics and professionalism • completion of all coursework within a five-year period • participation in any required end-of-program exit items Policies for Unsatisfactory Performance of Core Competencies Biomedical science knowledge, interpersonal and communication skills, and ethics and professionalism are the core competencies M.B.S. students are expected to acquire and demonstrate. During an M.B.S. student’s course of study, these competencies are monitored by both the faculty members and students. Formative peer assessment of interpersonal and communication skills and ethics and professionalism may be solicited during the M.B.S. program. Summative evaluation of all core competencies by faculty members is included in determination of grades for all courses. Attitudes or behaviors inconsistent with compassionate care; refusal by, or inability of, the student to participate constructively in learning; derogatory attitudes or inappropriate behaviors directed at peers and faculty or staff members; substance abuse; other unprofessional conduct or other alleged violations of NSU’s Code of Student Conduct and Academic Responsibility may indicate unsatisfactory performance in the M.B.S. program’s core competency of professionalism. The Graduate Programs Committee (GPC) may review allegations of conduct that, in its judgment, indicate an academic deficiency and, if a deficiency is found, may dismiss the student. A GPC review of a student’s academic progress does not preclude an NSU review for student conduct code violations. At the discretion of the academic program, violations of college or university conduct/behavioral policies may be referred to the NSU dean of students, to be addressed under the conduct procedures detailed in the NSU Student Handbook.
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