178 Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (NSU MD)—Master of Biomedical Sciences (M.B.S.) Program 2024–2025 prerogative of the instructor and are not subject to formal appeal unless there is compelling evidence of discrimination, arbitrary or capricious action, and/or procedural irregularities. Students should seek solutions for grade disputes through the following administrative channels, in the order stated: • Grade disputes should be directed to the course instructor. • If the grade dispute is unresolved, the dispute can be appealed to the course director for review. • If the student is not satisfied with the result of the grade review, the student can request a final review to be conducted by the program director, who may assemble an ad hoc committee for the final review. In all appeals regarding a grade dispute, the decision of the program director, or designee, is final. Program Policies Academic Remediation There is no opportunity to remediate a failed course in the M.B.S. program. Graduation Requirements Degrees are awarded when the faculty members believe the students have attained sufficient maturity of thought and proficiencies as demonstrated by satisfactorily completion of a prescribed number of courses. Students eligible for graduation from the program must meet the following criteria: • successful completion of all required courses and select elective courses • a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher • no more than 6 credit hours of coursework with a letter grade of C or lower • demonstrate competence in the M.B.S. program core competencies of biomedical science knowledge, interpersonal and communication skills, and ethics and professionalism • completion of all coursework within a five-year period • participation in any required end-of-program exit items Policies for Unsatisfactory Performance of Core Competencies Biomedical science knowledge, interpersonal and communication skills, and ethics and professionalism are the core competencies M.B.S. students are expected to acquire and demonstrate. During an M.B.S. student’s course of study, these competencies are monitored by both the faculty members and students. Formative peer assessment of interpersonal and communication skills and ethics and professionalism may be solicited during the M.B.S. program. Summative evaluation of all core competencies by faculty members is included in determination of grades for all courses.
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