NSU HPD Catalog 2023-2024

612 Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine—M.B.S. Program Admissions Requirements Admission to the Master of Biomedical Sciences program is based on a comprehensive review of multiple criteria, including the following: • completion of primary and secondary online applications • completion of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university, or an international equivalent • submission of official transcripts of all undergraduate, graduate, and professional coursework and, if applicable, official course-by-course evaluations of any foreign transcripts from a NACES evaluation service, submitted directly to Nova Southeastern University Enrollment Processing Services 3300 S. University Drive, PO Box 299000 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328-2004 • completion of a minimum of 4 credits with a minimum grade of C in both biology and chemistry with lab (Successful completion of Organic Chemistry I and II is recommended.) • completion of a minimum of 3 credits with a minimum grade of C in English or composition • a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale • submission of letters of recommendation a. one letter of recommendation from a preprofessional advisory committee OR b. two letters of recommendation from previous instructors or supervisors who can testify to the student’s characteristics, integrity, application, and aptitude in science It should be noted that many criteria, in addition to academic credentials, play a role in the admissions process to professional schools. While the biomedical science program does provide an opportunity 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. Application Procedures The Master of Biomedical Sciences program participates in the Postbaccalaureate Centralized Application Service (PostbacCAS™) for the receipt and processing of all applications. PostbacCAS takes no part in the selection of students. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis via the PostbacCAS from February 15 through July 15 for the fall entering class and from August 15 through November 15 for the winter entering class. Since applications received early in the application cycle will be given priority consideration, it is in the best interest of the prospective student to complete the application early. Every applicant must submit the web-based primary application electronically. This application is accessed through postbaccas.liaisoncas.org. Applicants must submit the following materials to PostbacCAS: • a completed primary application • official transcripts from the registrars of all colleges and universities attended, submitted electronically or mailed directly by the college or university • letters of recommendation submitted according to PostbacCAS procedures After completing the primary application and receiving notification that it has been verified, the applicant will receive an email with a link to access the NSU secondary application. The applicant must submit the following materials to NSU: • a completed secondary application • a nonrefundable application fee of $50 Applicants meeting the admissions criteria will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee. Offers of admission are based on a comprehensive and holistic review of application materials. Schedule of Application for Admission Cycle February 15—Application for fall matriculation opens July 15—Deadline to submit PostbacCAS application for fall First day of fall classes—Last day to receive admission for fall August 15—Application for winter matriculation opens November 15—Deadline to submit PostbacCAS application for winter First day of winter classes—Last day to receive admission for winter Master of Biomedical Sciences (M.B.S.) Program

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