Elevate Your Health Care Career. Make an Even Greater Impact.
There's never been a better time to expand your expertise in health care with a focused master’s or doctoral degree. All of the graduate-level programs at Nova Southeastern University’s Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine are designed to provide you cutting-edge training on a timeline that fits your life.
Each program has different application processes and requirements; read on to learn more about each and start your application.
Family Therapy Deadlines
March 31
For M.S. Summer Entry
June 30
For M.S. Fall Entry
Ph.D. Fall Entry (Late Deadline)
January 15
For Ph.D. Fall Entry
(Priority Deadline)
Deadlines for All Other Master’s Programs
Please note that the college receives more than 7,500 completed applications per year.
It is in your best interest to apply as early as possible.
December 15
For Winter Entry
April 15
For Summer Entry
August 1
For Fall Entry
Master's General Admission Requirements
3.0
Or Higher Cumulative GPA
Bachelor’s
Degree from a Regionally Accredited Institution
Transcripts
From All Schools Attended or Agency Evaluation of Foreign Degree
$50
Nonrefundable Application Fee (USD)
Program-Specific Requirements
The requirements listed above apply to all master’s programs at NSU's College of Osteopathic Medicine; however, each program has additional application requirements, noted below.
Master of Public Health
Apply for fall, winter, or summer semesters.
- Two letters of recommendations: one from a health professional, and one from an individual (not a relative) who can speak to your character and work ethic
- If GPA is less than 3.0: submit MCAT, GRE, PCAT, OAT, DAT, GMAT, or LSAT from the past five years
Master of Science in Health Informatics
Apply for fall, winter, or summer semesters.
- One letter of recommendation signed and on official letterhead
- If GPA is less than 3.0: submit MCAT, GRE, PCAT, OAT, DAT, GMAT, or LSAT from the past five years
Master of Science in Disaster and Emergency Management
Apply for fall, winter, or summer semesters.
- Written statement (500 word minimum) explaining your interest and goals
- Two letters of recommendation, signed on official letterhead
- If GPA is less than 3.0: submit MCAT, GRE, PCAT, OAT, DAT, GMAT, or LSAT from the past five years
Master of Science in Couple and Family Therapy
Apply for entry in any one of the two semesters — fall or summer.
- Written statement (500-word minimum) explaining your interest and goals
- Two letters of recommendation, academic or professional
- Sample of academic or professional writing
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- If GPA is less than 3.0: submit MCAT, GRE, PCAT, OAT, DAT, GMAT, or LSAT from the past five years
Master of Science in Nutrition
Apply for fall, winter, or summer semesters.
- Written statement (500-word minimum) explaining your interest and goals
- One letter of recommendation from a nonrelative
- 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.
- One letter of recommendation from a nonrelative
- Resume or curriculum vitae
Ph.D. Family Therapy Admission Requirements
3.5
Or Higher Grade Point Average (GPA) or GRE Scores Taken within the Past Five Years
Master’s
Degree from a Regionally Accredited Institution
Transcripts
From All Schools Attended or Agency Evaluation of Foreign Degree
$50
Nonrefundable Application Fee (USD)
Statement
Of 500+ Words Explaining Your Interest in the Program and Your Goals
Sample
Of Your Academic Writing (Academic Paper or Professional)
3 Letters
Of Recommendation; Academic or Professional
Resume
Or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Ready for the Next Step?
Let’s get started!
Remember, to apply for the Ph.D. program, you must have—or be in the process of completing—a master’s degree.
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 Application
Complete the online application form and pay the $50 nonrefundable fee
If you’re a first-time user, be sure to create a Graduate Account to begin.
Request your transcripts
Request transcripts from all schools attended and/or agency evaluation of foreign degree to be mailed to the address below or sent electronically to electronictranscript@nova.edu.
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.
Write a statement of interest (if required)
Please briefly explain (500-word minimum) why you are interested in the program to which you are applying, as well as your professional goals, your assessment of your abilities to manage the challenges of graduate school, and any other information you would like to provide.
Request letters of recommendation (if required)
Provide signed letters of recommendation on official letterhead. You may request the recommendation electronically through the application system or have it emailed to the address below.
Send a sample of academic or professional writing (if required)
Send a resume or curriculum vitae (if required)
Submitting Your Materials
Submitting Your MaterialsPlease 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
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
(609) 771-7100
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 800-541-6682, ext. 27240, or by emailing International Students or visiting the International Students web page.
Still Have Questions? We’re Here to Help.
Feel free to email us at admissions@nova.edu or by phone at (954) 262-8000 (800-338-4723). You can also reach out to specific program directors listed below.
Master of Public Health
Dr. Claudia Serna
cserna@nova.edu
(954) 262-1652
M.S. in Health Informatics
Dr. Stephen Bronsburg
bronsbur@nova.edu
(954) 262-1032
M.S. in Disaster and Emergency Management
Dr. Kelley Davis
kelley.davis@nova.edu
(954) 262-4319
M.S. in Couple & Family Therapy
Dr. Lori Pantaleao
pantalea@nova.edu
(954) 262-5382
M.S. in Nutrition
Dr. Stephanie Petrosky
spetroksy@nova.edu
(954) 262-1597
M.S. in Medical Education
Kim Valenti
kw242@nova.edu
(954) 262-1650