Prepare for Your Next Step in Health Care
Nova Southeastern University’s Master of Science in Biological Sciences, with a concentration in Health Studies, is a 12-month, 30-credit program designed to better prepare graduates of undergraduate science programs for entrance into health or medical professional schools. It offers the opportunity for students to enhance their academic records, improve test scores, and obtain a graduate degree.
The rigorous coursework you’ll take in this program will prepare you for health-related professional schools and health-related employment. NSU’s M.S. in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Health Studies program includes a free Kaplan test preparation course, which allows you to choose the test prep course appropriate to your career goals (e.g., MCAT, DAT, and PCAT).
Guaranteed Interviews
While enrolled in this program, students will have a guaranteed interview with the following programs AFTER having met specific program requirements available from the program office.
- Doctor of Allopathic Medicine (M.D.)
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD.)
- Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.)
- Doctor of Optometry (O.D.)
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
- Master of Medical Science (Physician Assistant)
- Master of Sciences in Anesthesia (Anesthesiologist Assistant)
- Kansas City University's Doctor of Osteopathic and Dental Program
Get the NSU Edge
Get to know some of our graduates that completed this program and went on to pursue their passions. Our graduates are adept at critical thinking, conducting research, and critiquing evidence-based findings to summarize conclusions. An M.S. in Biological Sciences degree with a concentration in Health Studies from NSU isn't only beneficial, it can give you a competitive edge!
Quick Facts
Curriculum
NSU’s M.S. in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Health Studies is a lock-step program with 30 total credits to complete. You will be required to complete the curriculum in the order set in the curriculum plan.
Start Dates
The M.S. in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Health Studies accepts applications for the summer semester only. NSU’s Summer term begins in June.
Delivery Options
Classes for the M.S. in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Health Studies are offered at NSU’s Fort Lauderdale/Davie campus.
Tuition
Application Deadline
+ Alumni and where they have been accepted
| FIU |
| Touro College of Dental Medicine |
| NSU |
| Tufts Univ. School of Dental Medicine |
| NYU College of Dental Medicine |
| California Northstate Univ. Coll. Of Dental Medicine |
| Midwestern Univ. College of Dental Medicine |
| LECOM School of Dental Medicine |
| Roseman Univ. of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine |
| Meharry College of Med. School of Dentistry |
| William Carey COM |
| Alabama COM |
| Idaho COM |
| Philadelphia COM |
| St. George's Univ. School of Medicine |
| Indiana Univ. School of Medicine |
| Touro COM |
| American Univ. of Antigua Med. Sch. |
| Calif. Health Sciences Univ. COM |
| FIU |
| NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Ponce Health Sciences Univ. Sch. of Med. |
| FSU College of Medicine |
| NSU KPCAM |
| Lincoln Memorial Univ. - DeBusk COM |
| Orlando COM |
| Edward Via COM |
| Burrell COM |
| Univ. of Pikeville-Kentucky COM |
| West VA School of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Kansas City Univ. COM |
| Univ. of Incarnate Word School of Medicine |
| Noorda COM |
| Le Moyne College |
| South College |
| NSU |
| Brenau Univ. Dept. of PA Studies |
| Mississippi State Univ. PA program |
| NSU |
| Midwestern Univ. Chicago College of Optometry |
| NSU |
| South Univ |
| Keiser Univ. Coll. of Chiropractic Medicine |
Career Outcomes
Biological Sciences - Health Studies Curriculum
View PDFFor specific course requirements, refer to the “M.S. in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Health Studies Program" in NSU's Halmos College of Arts and Sciences Graduate Student catalog.
The academic program and curriculum requirements listed on this page are from the NSU Halmos College of Arts & Sciences Graduate Student Catalog. Students are bound by policies and curricula published in the catalog in effect the semester they enter the university unless an agreement is made with appropriate NSU administration officials allowing them to abide by policies published in a later catalog.
Prerequisite Coursework
- Biology: Two semesters (or equivalent) with lab
- General Chemistry: One semester (or equivalent) with lab
- Mathematics (college level): One semester (or equivalent)
- Upper-Level Science: One additional semester (or equivalent)*
*Suggested courses can include, but are not limited to: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Immunology, Anatomy, Physiology, Advanced Mathematics, and Genetics.
Admissions Requirements
- NSU Graduate Application
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited academic institution.
- Official Transcripts from all educational institutions attended since high school.
- Minimum cumulative GPA to be considered for Admission: 3.0
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required but will be accepted.
- Submit a 'Resume' OR 'Curriculum Vita'.
Graduate Open House
Join us on Friday, April 4th at 5:30 PM EST to learn more about Biological Sciences, including careers within the field, NSU graduate degree offerings, and the application process.
This event is free and open for all to attend. You may register for the Open House HERE.
Program directors and department faculty from the Department of Biological Sciences and NSU Halmos College of Arts and Sciences Graduate Admissions will be in attendance to answer your questions about your program(s) of interest.
Join NSU's Department of Biological Sciences to learn about:
- M.S. in Biological Sciences program
- Research Concentration
- Health Studies Concentration
- Bioinformatics Concentration
Program Director and Admissions Staff
Deanne Roopnarine, D.P.M.
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