NSU’s Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences PA - Orlando

Nova Southeastern University | 13 RECOMMENDED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS Organic chemistry 3 Biochemistry or organic chemistry lab 1 Anatomy lab 1 Physiology lab 1 Introduction to statistics* 3 In order to be considered for the May entering class, all science prerequisites must be completed by the end of the fall semester prior to matriculation. In addition, all nonscience prerequisites must be completed prior to matriculation. If, at the time of ap- plication, coursework is in progress or anticipated, please identify these courses on the supplemental application. Applicants who have completed all prerequisite coursework will be favored for early interview invitations. Applicants are encouraged to complete their elective coursework in the areas of behavioral, physical, and social sciences or the humanities. Upon review of a student’s record, the Committee on Admissions may require additional coursework and testing as a condition of acceptance. Graduates of foreign institutions where English is not the primary language of instruc- tion must present transcripts showing at least 18 semester hours (or equivalent quarter hours) of study from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States, in addition to completion of all required prerequisite coursework. Of these 18 semester hours • 3 semester hours must be in English composition (not including ESOL) • 3 semester hours must be in English literature (not including ESOL) • 3 semester hours must be in public speaking (not including ESOL) The remaining 9 semester hours can be any missing prerequisites or upper-division science courses of the applicant’s choosing (excluding physical education). 3. submission of official scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general test to the Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA) Applications will not be considered without official GRE scores. If multiple exams have been taken, only the most recent GRE scores will be considered. Did You Know? Successful applicants typically had GRE scores (verbal, quantitative, and an- alytical writing) in the 40th percentile or higher in each of the three categories.