More forgiving on GPA: The average accepted overall GPA (3) is in the lower quarter nationally, which makes this a realistic target for applicants whose numbers are the weakest part of their file.
Strong PANCE outcomes: A first-time PANCE pass rate of 98% is above the national average.
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Nova Southeastern University - Fort Myers is located in Florida. The details below come straight from the program and are re-checked on a rolling basis.
At a glance
Location: Florida
Institution type: Private
Program length: 27 months
Class size: 54 students
Start month: May
Application deadline: December
Rolling admissions: No
In-state tuition: $89,633
Average overall GPA: 3
Average science GPA: 3
Minimum overall GPA: 3
Minimum science GPA: 3
Letters of recommendation: 1
First-time PANCE pass rate: 98%
Accreditation status: Continued
Admission requirements
GRE: Yes (minimum 40th percentile; program code 0951)
TOEFL (international applicants): Yes
Supplemental application: Yes
Shadowing: Recommended
Letters of recommendation: 1: PA Healthcare Professional
Interview format: on-site and group interviews
Prerequisites
Prerequisite expiration: 10 years
Required coursework
college math (3), English (3), English Comp (3), Humanities/Arts (3), Social Sciences (9), General inorganic chemistry I and II and labs (8), microbiology and lab (4), general biology or zoology and lab (4), human anatomy and physiology (6), biochemistry (3), human genetics (3), medical terminology (1)
Cost
In-state tuition: $89,633
Seat deposit: $1,000
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Program website: Nova Southeastern University - Fort Myers
Admissions page: Admissions information
Prerequisite details: Prerequisite coursework
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 352-294-8150
Address: 1104 Newell Drive Suite 425, Gainesville, FL 32610
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