Health Professions Division | Students Entering 2021

8 | M.D. Program ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS ACADEMIC PREREQUISITES 1. You must have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the United States by July 15 of the year you will begin medical school. Your degree may be in the discipline of your choice, as long as you have completed the prerequi- site coursework. 2. Academic requirements for admission to NSU MD include adequate preparation in physics, biology, chemistry and mathematics. The following premedical courses are required: • biology—two semesters, or equivalent, with lab • general chemistry—two semesters, or equivalent, with lab • organic chemistry—two semesters, or equivalent, with lab (Biochemistry, with or without lab, may be substituted for a second semester, or equivalent, of organic chemistry.) • physics—two semesters, or equivalent • mathematics (college level)—one semester, or equivalent Calculus is not required. Statistics is acceptable. 3. NSU MD does not require a minimum GPA or MCAT for consideration; however, the highest MCAT score and GPA will be used as part of the initial review for screening purposes only. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION NSU MD applicants are required to submit at least three, but no more than four, letters of recommendation. • At least one of your letters should be from a professor that has taught you in a math or science course, and who can adequately speak to both your academic readiness and personal suitability for the pursuit and practice of medicine. • Your remaining letters can come from professors, advisers, clinical research coordinators or preceptors, supervisors, coaches, mentors, or personal and professional colleagues. ✔ TIP Although NSU MD applicants are granted wide-ranging discretion in selecting evaluators, we strongly advise that you choose writers who know you well and can speak honestly and knowledgeably as to your character and fitness for entering the field of medicine. (It’s best to avoid recommendation letters from close relatives and/or family friends.) Did You Know? Advanced Placement (AP) courses will fulfill the prerequisite requirements if the individual courses and credits awarded are detailed on the applicant’s college/ university transcript.