Quick Program Facts
Degree Programs: MS in biological sciences with a concentration in health studies
Application Deadlines: May 15
Number of Students: 30
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).
The 30-credit program is lock-stepped and designed to be completed in one year.
There are separate concentrations that focuses on graduate research in Biology and Bioinformatics.
Tuition: $1,444 per credit hour. Financial aid and student employment are available.
The demand for better health care workers is at an all-time high. Doctors, nurses, physical therapists and other medical professionals are highly sought after and lead rewarding and successful careers. The health studies concentration is designed to better prepare students for entrance into highly competitive, health-related professional schools.
Program contact:
Megan Troy
954.262.8201
mtroy@nova.edu
Faculty contact:
Deanne Roopnarine
954.262.8196
roopnari@nova.edu