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Nova Southeastern University (Jacksonville)

Jacksonville, FL

GRE or MCATApplies via CASAAAccredited
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Program details

Institution
Nova Southeastern University
Entrance exam
GRE or MCAT
Application deadline
Jan 15
Min GPA
3
Shadowing hours required
8
Program length
27 months
Tuition (annual)
$69,604
Accreditation
Accredited

Prerequisites

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

Notes

Est. total program tuition: $162,409. CAAHEP-accredited M.S. in Anesthesia (Anesthesiologist Assistant), 117 credit hours, matriculates each May. GPA min 3.0 (3.2 preferred); min 3.0 confirmed effective Summer 2027 cycle. Prereqs require grade C or better. GRE or MCAT within past 5 yrs (competitive 50th percentile+; preferred GRE 40th pct quant/verbal + 3.5 analytical, or MCAT 500+). 8 hours documented anesthesia observation in OR required. Applies via CASAA; Jan 15 deadline; interview cycle Sept-Feb. Class size described as "limited" but no…

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Nova Southeastern University (Jacksonville) — frequently asked

What GPA does Nova Southeastern University (Jacksonville) require?

Nova Southeastern University (Jacksonville) lists a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. 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 (Jacksonville) accept?

Nova Southeastern University (Jacksonville) uses 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 (Jacksonville) 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 (Jacksonville) require?

Anatomy & Physiology I & II with labs (8 semester hours), General Chemistry I & II with labs (8 semester hours), Organic Chemistry I with lab (4 semester hours), Biochemistry (3 semester hours), General Physics I & II with labs - trigonometry/calculus based (8 semester hours), English Composition or Literature (3 semester hours), Calculus I / General Calculus (3 semester hours). 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 (Jacksonville) 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 (Jacksonville) cost?

Roughly $70k per year in tuition on the figures we have, before fees and living costs. Budget across the full program length, not a single year.

Does Nova Southeastern University (Jacksonville) use CASAA?

Yes — Nova Southeastern University (Jacksonville) accepts applications through CASAA, the centralized anesthesiologist-assistant application service. Remember that CASAA verification takes time after you submit, so your effective deadline is earlier than the posted one.

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

The deadline on file is 01-15. Many programs review on a rolling basis, so applying early in the cycle usually matters more than the posted date.

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