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

Nova Southeastern University | 11 • Human physiology* 3 • Biochemistry 3 • Medical terminology 1 • Human genetics 3 • Electives** 3 *If you take the combination class of Human Anatomy and Physiology (A&P I), then you must complete the sequence by taking Human Anatomy and Physiology II (A&P II). **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. RECOMMENDED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS • Organic chemistry 3 • Organic or biochemistry lab 3 • Anatomy lab 1 • Physiology lab 1 • Introduction to statistics 3 Science course prerequisites must be completed by the end of the fall semester prior to matriculation. 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 course of the applicant’s choosing (exclud- ing physical education). 3. submission of official scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general test to the Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA) ✔ TIPS • Official GRE test scores are valid for a maximum of five years following the date you took the test. • Testing information for the GRE may be obtained from gre.org or by calling (609) 771-7670 or 866-473-4373. • NSU’s PA Fort Myers program GRE school code is 0951 . • The test must be taken early enough for official scores to be received by CASPA by the supplemental application due date. • Applications will not be considered without official GRE scores. Did You Know? Successful applicants typically had GRE scores (verbal, quantitative, and ana- lytical writing) in the 40th percentile or higher in each of the three categories.