Nova Southeastern University (Orlando)
Orlando, FL
Admissions requirements
- Minimum GPA
- 3
- GPA measured on
- All coursework
- Entrance exam
- GRE or MCAT
- Shadowing hours required
- 8
Applying
- Application deadline
- Jan 15 each year
- Applies through CASAA
- Yes
- Interview
- In person
The program
- Institution
- Nova Southeastern University
- Accreditation
- Accredited
- Length
- 27 months
Cost
- Tuition
- $69,604 per year
Prerequisites
- •English Composition or Literature (3 sem hrs)
- •Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab (4 sem hrs)
- •Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab (4 sem hrs)
- •General Chemistry I & II with Labs (8 sem hrs)
- •Biochemistry (3 sem hrs)
- •Organic Chemistry I with Lab (4 sem hrs)
- •General Physics I & II with Labs (8 sem hrs)
- •Calculus I or General Calculus (3 sem hrs)
Notes
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Nova Southeastern University (Orlando) — frequently asked
What GPA does Nova Southeastern University (Orlando) require?
Nova Southeastern University (Orlando) 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 (Orlando) accept?
Nova Southeastern University (Orlando) 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 (Orlando) 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 (Orlando) require?
English Composition or Literature (3 sem hrs), Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab (4 sem hrs), Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab (4 sem hrs), General Chemistry I & II with Labs (8 sem hrs), Biochemistry (3 sem hrs), Organic Chemistry I with Lab (4 sem hrs), General Physics I & II with Labs (8 sem hrs), Calculus I or General Calculus (3 sem hrs). 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 (Orlando) 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 (Orlando) cost?
Tuition at Nova Southeastern University (Orlando): $69,604 per year. Fees and living costs come on top, so budget across the full program length, not a single year.
Does Nova Southeastern University (Orlando) use CASAA?
Yes — Nova Southeastern University (Orlando) 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 (Orlando) 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.
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