NSU's Master of Biomedical Sciences Entering Class of 2020

6 | Master of Biomedical Sciences ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS In order to be considered for admission into the master’s degree program, the student must meet the following requirements: • a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university • completion of a minimum of 8 semester hours with a grade of C (2.0 GPA) or higher in each of the following ♦ biology with lab ♦ general chemistry with lab ♦ organic chemistry with lab ♦ general physics with lab • completion of a minimum of 6 semester hours in English, with at least 3 semester hours in composition, with a grade of C (2.0 GPA) or higher • completion of 3 semester hours in biochemistry with a grade of C (2.0 GPA) or higher • a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale • scores from the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), or Dental Admission Test (DAT), not more than three years old ADDITIONAL PREPARATION Applicants are highly encouraged to take supplementary, upper-division courses in advanced sciences such as, but not limited to, microbiology, cell biology, physiology, anatomy, immunology, genetics, histology, molecular biology, virology, and bacteriology. ✔ TIP Students who have additional preparatory courses in the sciences are most successful in the program. The dean of the College of Medical Sciences may evaluate the total qualifications of every student and modify requirements in unusual circumstances. Many criteria, in addition to academic credentials, play a role in the admissions process at professional schools. While the biomedical sciences program does provide an oppor- tunity for the student to demonstrate academic capability, it does not ensure admission to any professional school. Admission to the graduate program or completion of courses will not guarantee admission to any other program of Nova Southeastern University. Admissions information for the master’s degree program may be obtained from Nova Southeastern University Health Professions Division Office of Admissions 3200 South University Drive Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33328-2018 The telephone number is 877-640-0218 or (954) 262-1101. Applications are available online at medsciences.nova.edu .