Doctor of Philosophy in Health Science Brochure | College of Health Care Sciences

12 | Ph.D. in Health Science The Ph.D. Office of Admissions admits students for the fall and winter semesters. All final documentation must be received at least 30 days prior to tentative enrollment. Applicants must submit 1. a completed application form and a $50, nonrefundable application fee 2. official GRE scores, sent directly from the Educational Testing Service (ETS) 3. official transcripts, sent directly from all previously attended professional and graduate institutions 4. an evaluation for U.S. institution equivalence for all coursework from international institution(s), if applicant attended or is a graduate of any international institution(s) Coursework taken at a foreign institution must be evaluated for U.S. institution equivalence by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) organization. A listing of appropriate foreign evaluation services can be found at nova.edu/internationalaffairs/students/prospective/credentialservices. Applicants are responsible for having coursework evaluated. An official course-by- course evaluation with a cumulative grade point average must be sent directly from the evaluation service to NSU’s Enrollment Processing Services. 5. a complete résumé or CV 6. copies of state, national, and professional certifications or licenses recognized by certifying bodies 7. two letters of recommendation stating that the applicant possesses the aptitude and determination to complete this course of study The letters should originate from professional colleagues/supervisors or from course instructors at the last school attended. 8. one writing sample that reflects master’s or doctoral degree-level original work APPLICATION PROCEDURES STEPS SUMMARY 1. Complete an NSU application and submit a nonrefundable, $50 application fee. 2. Send supporting documents below to NSU. • official GRE scores • all official transcripts • international coursework evaluation (if applicable) • résumé or CV • copies of licenses and/or certifications • letters of recommendation • a writing sample • a written statement of interest 3. Participate in a personal interview, if offered.