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Nova Southeastern University (Henderson)

Henderson, NV

GRE or MCATNot yet accredited
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Admissions requirements

The published minimums. Admitted applicants usually sit above them.
Minimum GPA
3
GPA measured on
All coursework
Entrance exam
GRE or MCAT
Shadowing hours required
8

Applying

Where the application goes, and when it's due.
Application deadline
Jan 15 each year
Applies through CASAA
No

The program

What you're signing up for.
Institution
Nova Southeastern University
Accreditation
Not yet accredited
Length
27 months

Cost

Published figures. Cost of living and lost income aren't in these numbers.
Tuition
$69,604 per year

Prerequisites

  • •Anatomy & Physiology I & II with labs (8 cr)
  • •Chemistry I & II with labs (8 cr)
  • •Biochemistry (3 cr)
  • •Organic Chemistry I with lab (4 cr)
  • •Physics I & II with labs, calculus-based (8 cr)
  • •English Composition or Literature (3 cr)
  • •Calculus I or General Calculus (3 cr)

Notes

NSU's Las Vegas–area campus in Henderson (876 Seven Hills Drive) — a 27-month, 108–117 credit MS in Anesthesia that is pursuing accreditation and not yet accredited. Minimum GPA is 3.0 (effective the Summer 2027 class; 3.2 preferred). Competitive scores are GRE at the 40th percentile or above in quant/verbal with 3.5 analytical writing, or MCAT 500+, and 8 hours of documented OR observation are required. Tuition follows the program-wide schedule (about $162,409 total; $69,604 for Years 1–2 and a $23,201 final partial year).

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Your exam score

Nova Southeastern University (Henderson) publishes no minimum exam score. There is no number you have to clear to be considered here.

What it does say: “Preferred Competitive GRE and MCAT Scores: Competitive GRE scores typically range in the 40th percentile or higher in both quantitative and verbal, and a minimum score of 3.5 on the analytical section. Competitive MCAT scores range from 500 and above.” That is the program’s description of a competitive application, not a line you have to clear.

Read from the program’s own page on 2026-10-02. Source

If you trained outside the US

This program cannot sponsor a student visa. It has not set a citizenship rule, so a permanent resident or an applicant who already holds work authorization may still be eligible.

“For the 2026-2027 cycle, the NSU Nevada AA program is not approved to host international students.”
The program's own words — the page we read ↗, read 2026-10-05
Credential evaluation
Josef Silny & Associates, Educational Credential Evaluators, or World Education Services
English requirement
TOEFL required where English is not the primary language of the degree-granting country

Requirements change between cycles, and a program can say one thing on its website and another in an email. Confirm with the program before you pay for a credential evaluation or an English exam. We do not advise on visas or immigration. The full route, step by step

Nova Southeastern University (Henderson) — frequently asked

What GPA does Nova Southeastern University (Henderson) require?

Nova Southeastern University (Henderson) lists a minimum GPA of 3.0 (all coursework). Minimums are a floor rather than a target — competitive applicants usually sit above them, and science GPA tends to carry the most weight.

Which entrance exam does Nova Southeastern University (Henderson) accept?

Nova Southeastern University (Henderson) accepts the GRE or MCAT. Score expectations and accepted exams change between cycles, so confirm on the program's page and on CASAA before you register for a test date.

How many shadowing hours does Nova Southeastern University (Henderson) require?

At least 8 documented hours of anesthesia shadowing or observation. More than the minimum generally helps — it's also the experience your personal statement and interview draw on.

What prerequisites does Nova Southeastern University (Henderson) require?

Anatomy & Physiology I & II with labs (8 cr), Chemistry I & II with labs (8 cr), Biochemistry (3 cr), Organic Chemistry I with lab (4 cr), Physics I & II with labs, calculus-based (8 cr), English Composition or Literature (3 cr), Calculus I or General Calculus (3 cr). Many programs also require science coursework to have been completed within roughly the last 5–10 years, so check recency as well as completion.

How long is the Nova Southeastern University (Henderson) program?

About 27 months of full-time study. CAA programs run continuously with heavy clinical time, so most students can't work meaningfully during them.

How much does Nova Southeastern University (Henderson) cost?

Tuition at Nova Southeastern University (Henderson): $69,604 per year. Fees and living costs come on top, so budget across the full program length, not a single year.

When is the Nova Southeastern University (Henderson) application deadline?

Jan 15 each year, per the program's own site. CASAA verification takes time after you submit, so aim to submit well before it.

Other Nova Southeastern University campuses

Same institution, different location. Curriculum and admissions requirements are usually shared across campuses, but class size, clinical sites, and deadlines can differ — check each one.
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