Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (NSU MD)—Master of Biomedical Sciences (M.B.S.) Program 2024–2025 181 Students are permitted to appeal academic dismissals only. A GPC decision of suspension or probation is final and not subject to further appeal. Students who wish to appeal academic dismissal will be referred to the GPC. Upon receipt of the written appeal, the committee will take appropriate action and will provide information on the next steps. (See Appeal Policy.) A. Satisfactory Academic Progress Students in the M.B.S. program are expected to complete their graduate program within the following guidelines: 1. A student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. 2. A student must have no more than 6 credit hours of coursework with a letter grade of C or lower. 3. A student must complete graduation requirements within five years of matriculation. 4. A student who takes an approved leave of absence must meet all agreed upon terms of the approved leave. Note: Satisfactory Academic Progress for financial aid eligibility should not be confused with the college’s academic policies described here. B. Good Standing A student in good standing • has maintained the GPC guidelines for satisfactory academic progress • does not have a current academic deficiency that the committee considers eligible for placement on academic probation (see Section C) C. Academic Probation A student may be placed on probation by the GPC for any of the following academic deficiencies: • The student fails a course. • The student fails to maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. • The student fails to maintain acceptable academic standards, ethics, or professional behavior. • The student fails to maintain satisfactory academic progress. (See Section A.) The committee will review the status of all students on probation at the end of each semester.
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