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The demand for skilled healthcare professionals has never been greater. Take the next step in your career with a graduate degree from Nova Southeastern University’s Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine. Whether you’re looking to specialize, lead, or innovate in healthcare, our master’s and doctoral programs offer the cutting-edge training you need—on a schedule that works for you.
Why Choose NSU’s Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine Graduate Programs?
- Flexible Learning Options – Online, hybrid, and in-person courses to fit your busy
life
Expert Faculty – Learn from industry leaders and experienced health professionals - Real-World Experience – Hands-on learning to prepare you for today’s healthcare challenges
- Career Advancement – Gain specialized skills that set you apart in a competitive field
Each program has unique application requirements and processes. Explore your options below and take the first step toward your future today!
Family Therapy Deadlines
Deadlines for All Other Master's Programs
Master's General Admission Requirements
Master of Public Health
Apply for fall, winter, or summer semesters.
- NSU online application
- 3.0 GPA or higher cumulative GPA
- If GPA is less than 3.0: submit MCAT, GRE, PCAT, OAT, DAT, GMAT, or LSAT from the past five years
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Transcripts from all schools attended or agency evaluation of foreign degree
- $50 application fee
Master of Science in Health Informatics
Apply for fall, winter, or summer semesters.
- NSU online application
- 3.0 GPA or higher cumulative GPA
- If GPA is less than 3.0: submit MCAT, GRE, PCAT, OAT, DAT, GMAT, or LSAT from the past five years
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Transcripts from all schools attended or agency evaluation of foreign degree
- $50 application fee
Master of Science in Disaster and Emergency Management
Apply for fall, winter, or summer semesters.
- NSU online application
- 3.0 GPA or higher cumulative GPA
- If GPA is less than 3.0: submit MCAT, GRE, PCAT, OAT, DAT, GMAT, or LSAT from the past five years
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Transcripts from all schools attended or agency evaluation of foreign degree
$50 application fee
Apply to the Disaster and Emergency Management ProgramMaster of Science in Couple and Family Therapy
Apply for entry in any one of the two semesters — fall or summer.
- NSU online application
- 3.0 GPA or higher cumulative GPA
- If GPA is less than 3.0: submit MCAT, GRE, PCAT, OAT, DAT, GMAT, or LSAT from the past five years
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Transcripts from all schools attended or agency evaluation of foreign degree
- $50 application fee
Master of Science in Nutrition
Apply for fall, winter, or summer semesters.
- NSU online application
- 3.0 GPA or higher cumulative GPA
- If GPA is less than 3.0: submit MCAT, GRE, PCAT, OAT, DAT, GMAT, or LSAT from the past five years
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Transcripts from all schools attended or agency evaluation of foreign degree
- $50 application fee
- Prerequisites: anatomy and physiology, biology, and organic chemistry; completed with a “C” or higher
Master of Science in Medical Education
Apply for fall, winter, or summer semesters.
- NSU online application
- 3.0 GPA or higher cumulative GPA
- If GPA is less than 3.0: submit MCAT, GRE, PCAT, OAT, DAT, GMAT, or LSAT from the past five years
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Transcripts from all schools attended or agency evaluation of foreign degree
- $50 application fee
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
- Application Deadlines
- Complete your CSDCAS Online application (Communication Sciences and Disorders Centralized Application Services) which includes:
- Official transcript indicating conferral of a bachelor's degree or a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Official transcripts from all previously attended postsecondary institutions
- A minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average (cGPA) of all college-level courses
- Completion of six (6) Communication Science and Disorders (CSD) prerequisite courses with grades of B- or better (eighteen semester hours). (See PREREQUISITE COURSES further down for more information). Courses must be completed before the first day of the term of enrollment.
- Completion of the four (4) ASHA Knowledge Outcome coursework with grades of C- or better. (See the PREREQUISITE COURSES tab further down for more information).
- Completion of 25 hours of guided clinical observation of (an) ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist(s) with appropriate documentation. Appropriate documentation is either a letter verifying completion, including name, signature, date of signature, statement re: time of completion, and ASHA certification number of the person verifying completion OR a log of all completed observations, signed by each ASHA-certified SLP observed, with the ASHA certification number of each SLP observed. If not completed as part of a course, the student must include a written statement confirming a discussion between the student and the observed SLP regarding what was observed, etc. Letters are to be on letterhead. There is NOT a standard form for logging hours. You can create your own, following the guidelines above.
- $50 application fee
Master of Science in Sports Science
- Application Deadlines:
- Fall: March 1 - July 1
- Winter: July 1 - December 1
- Summer: December 1 - April 1
- Completed NSU Application and $50 non-refundable application fee
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university or approved credentialing agency for international students
- Minimum 2.75 cumulative grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale
- Final official transcripts from all institutions attended
- If applicable, Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score, if English is not the native language
- If applicable, official course-by-course evaluation of foreign school coursework from a NACES approved evaluation service
- Successful completion of professional interview* with NSU MSSS Admissions Committee. *Interview only offered to students who meet all application requirements.
Ph.D. Family Therapy Admission Requirements
Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy Admissions Requirements
Ph.D. in Occupational Therapy Admissions Requirements
Ph.D. in Physical Therapy
Selection of students for the Physical Therapy Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program is based on prior academic performance, clinical experiences, and references. We seek students who are critical thinkers and have qualities such as assertiveness, initiative, leadership, self-understanding, openness, and strong communication skills. Students must also be motivated and self-directed.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a graduate of schools accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical therapy Education (CAPTE). Graduates of physical therapy schools in other countries are also eligible with review of academic credentials by an appropriate agency (details below) and review of English proficiency scores as applicable.
- A qualified applicant with a master's degree or an entry-level DPT degree is required to complete a course of study with a minimum of 60 credit hours.
- A qualified applicant with a post professional doctoral (including transitional DPT) degree from a regionally accredited school may transfer up to 6 credit hours.
- Demonstrate English language proficiency, if appropriate, with test scores from TOEFL, Cambridge, IELTS, etc. See NSU's language proficiency requirements for more guidance.
- Have a minimum of 3 years of clinical experience as a physical therapist by the time of program start.
The Dean is empowered to evaluate the total qualifications of every student and to modify requirements in unusual circumstances.
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A Note about Ph.D. Deadlines
Due to the competitive application pool, it is recommended that you start your application process at least 1-2 months prior to the deadline dates. The Office of Admissions processes applications on a year-round basis.
Go to the Application
Complete the online application form and pay the $50 nonrefundable fee
Request your transcripts
Submit GRE scores (if required)
GRE scores* are not required if you have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. If you have less than a 3.5 GPA, a total score of 300 or higher on the combined verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE taken within the past five years is required. Please have your official scores sent to the mailing address below.
*International students should submit TOEFL scores, if applicable. Visit Requirements for Obtaining a 1-20 for more information.
Submitting Your Materials
Please email all documents to: admitdocs@nova.edu
Mailing Address (Domestic)
Nova Southeastern University
Enrollment Processing Services
Attn: College of Osteopathic Medicine
3301 College Avenue, P.O. Box 299000
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33329-9905
Fax unofficial documents to (954) 262-3609 or email the Office of Graduate Admissions.
Mailing Address (International)
For International Students:
Nova Southeastern University
Attn: Enrollment Processing Services
3301 College Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33329-9905
For students seeking admittance after attending another institution, credits may be transferred into the NSU program. Credits will be determined on a case-by-case basis and must be deemed comparable in level, content, and rigor to those within the desired program. All transfer students must satisfy all admissions requirements and complete all admissions procedures.
Foreign nationals who reside outside the United States at the time of application, and whose native language is not English, must present evidence of proficiency in English by satisfactorily completing the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Score requirements are as follows: minimum paper score = 550; minimum computerized score = 213; minimum Internet score = 79. A score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (ILETS) exam is accepted in lieu of the TOEFL.
For a full list of English proficiency tests that are accepted by the university, please visit International Students. Test scores must be submitted to the admissions office. For a TOEFL application information, visit the website at TOEFL or write to:
TOEFL
Educational Testing Services
Applicants who have attended foreign universities or colleges are required to have their academic credentials evaluated for U.S. institutional equivalence. While there are several credential evaluators, the most widely used companies are listed below, or visit NACES.
World Education Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 745
Old Chelsea Station
New York, New York
10113-0745
(212) 966-6311
www.wes.org
Josef Silny & Associates
7101 SW 102nd Avenue
Miami, Florida 33173
(305) 273-1616
www.jsilny.org
Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
P.O. Box 514070
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53203-3470
(414) 289-3400
www.ece.org
International students are encouraged to contact the Office of International Student Services at (954) 262-7240 or 866-330-0723, ext. 27240, or by emailing International Students or visiting the International Students web page.