College of Osteopathic Medicine in Terry Building

Undergraduate Programs

The Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine brings together excellent faculty members and students from across the NSU community. As you pursue an undergraduate degree, you'll enjoy a wealth of resources and opportunities to grow as a student and as a future professional.

The college confers the following undergraduate degrees.

Bachelor of Science in Public Health (B.S.)
Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition (B.S.)
Bancelor of Science in Health and Wellness Coaching (B.S.)
Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics (B.S.)
Dual Admission Option for Accelerated Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (B.S.P.H. or B.S.H.N. to D.O.)
Public Health Minor
Human Nutrition Minor

You'll also want to review the professional programs and graduate degrees offered within the college, because you may find additional support and guidance for a desired career path.

College Mission Statement

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine is to provide learner-centered education, both nationally and internationally, for osteopathic medical students, postgraduate trainees, physicians, and other professionals. Through its interprofessional programs, the college prepares competent and compassionate lifelong learners; supports research, scholarly activity, and community service; and advocates for the health and welfare of diverse populations, including the medically underserved.

POLICY OF NONDISCRIMINATION

Nova Southeastern University admits students of any race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender and gender identity, age, nondisqualifying disability, religion or creed, or national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school, and does not discriminate in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Accreditation Statements

COLLEGE ACCREDITATION

Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine has been granted accreditation by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) of the American Osteopathic Association. This body is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as the accrediting agency for colleges educating osteopathic physicians.

The Master of Public Health Program is accredited by the Council on Education in Public Health (CEPH).

NSU ACCREDITATION

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC) to award associate’s, baccalaureate, master’s, educational specialist, doctorate, and professional degrees.

For questions about the accreditation of Nova Southeastern University, contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; Telephone: (404) 679-4500.

View all of NSU's accreditations.