Master of Health Science

Application Deadline

The Master of Health Science program admits students on a rolling basis. Students are considered for admission when all their admission documents have been submitted to the Enrollment Processing Center. Anyone with a pending application packet that is not complete by the deadline will be automatically rolled over into the admission cycle for the next term.

The Office of Admissions processes applications on a rolling admission basis throughout the year. Applicants can apply for admission for any one of four starting dates during any academic year: January, April, July, and September. Each term runs for 12 weeks. Admission deadlines for submitted applications and required documents are as follows:

Application Deadlines by Term

Spring: March 1st
Summer: June 1st
Fall: September 1st
Winter: December 1st 

Required Documents

Before an application can be reviewed for possible admission, the following must be submitted:

• Completed M.H.Sc. application form: apply.nova.edu
• Official and final transcripts from all previously attended undergraduate, graduate, and professional institutions
  • Transcripts must include the degree earned and the conferral date from the institution where the degree was awarded
• An up-to-date resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale
• $50 non-refundable application fee

A personal interview with the M.H.Sc. Admissions Committee may be required for some applicants. With prior approval, a phone interview or academic advisement session may be substituted.

Submit Documents To:

Nova Southeastern University
Enrollment Processing Services
3300 S. University
P.O. Box 299000
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33329-9905

International Coursework

All coursework from international institutions must be evaluated by one of the approved credential evaluation services listed below. The evaluation must be course-by-course and include a cumulative GPA.
The official evaluation report must be sent directly from the evaluation service to the NSU Enrollment Processing Services (EPS) address provided above.

Approved Credential Evaluation Services:

Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.
International Education Consultants
7101 SW 102nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33173
Phone: (305) 273-1616
Fax: (305) 273-1338
www.jsilny.org
E-Mail: info@jsilny.org

Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
P.O. Box 415070
Milwaukee, WI 53203
Phone: (414) 289-3400
www.ece.org

World Education Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 745
Old Chelsea Station
New York, NY 10113-0745
Phone: (212) 966-6311
www.wes.org

Transfer Credit

• A maximum of six (6) semester credit hours may be transferred from other accredited graduate-level programs toward the M.H.Sc. degree at NSU. All transfer credits are evaluated on a course-by-course basis.
• Students will be notified of their transfer credit status after all official transcripts from previously attended institutions have been received and reviewed.
• Following acceptance into the M.H.Sc. program, students must submit a syllabus for each course they wish to be considered for transfer to the Program Director.

The Master of Health Science program at Nova Southeastern University is designed to help you build the expertise needed to lead and make a meaningful impact in your chosen career.

Prospective M.H.Sc. students are selected based on the overall strength of their application, academic performance, and relevant professional or academic experiences. These may include, but are not limited to, work or volunteer roles in education, research, public service, administration, or other fields that demonstrate leadership, critical thinking, or a commitment to improving individual or community outcomes. A personal interview may be required.

All applicants must show evidence of computer skills through coursework or self-study skills prior to the end of the first term. Students may obtain instruction through the NSU Computer Laboratory or other training facilities. 

The university reserves the right to modify any requirement on an individual basis as deemed necessary.

The NSU Masters of Health Science partners with Miami Dade College PA to offer a 30 credit track to a masters degree. As the demand for master level health care providers, educators, and administrators continues to grow, the M.H.Sc. curriculum will provide you with a learner-centered educational experience that emphasizes critical-thinking, decision making, leadership, and the concept of the scholar-practitioner and lifelong learning.

Please see below for details regarding admissions and curriculum.

Admission Requirements

All students applying to the NSU M.H.Sc. Program must do all the following by March 1.

• Complete an NSU M.H.Sc. Program application form with prevalent application fee: apply.nova.edu
  • Important note: During the application process, when asked about a concentration, please choose "No Concentration" in the drop down menu.
• Provide evidence of acceptance into the Miami-Dade College Physician Assistant Program
  • Important Note: MDC will provide proof of acceptance.
• Provide evidence of a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
• Provide official college, certificate and/or diploma-based transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended, sent directly from the institutions to NSU
• Send transcripts and all required documents to:
  Nova Southeastern University
  Enrollment Processing Services (EPS)
  3300 S. University
  P.O. Box 299000
  Fort Lauderdale, FL 33329-9905

All coursework from international institution(s):

Applicant is responsible for contacting one of the evaluation services listed below. The evaluation must be course by course including a cumulative GPA The official evaluation must be sent directly from the evaluation service to the NSU EPS address shown above for all documents:

Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
P.O. Box 415070
Milwaukee, WI 53203
(855) 400-6042
www.ece.org

World Education Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 745
Old Chelsea Station
New York, NY 10113-0745
(855) 665-1722
www.wes.org

For questions about the Master of Health Science program at NSU, please contact the following individuals:

Debra A. Dixon RDH, MS, DHSc
Associate Professor and Master of Health Science Director
954-612-3865
dd1026@nova.edu
 
Danielle White
Admissions Counselor 
Graduate Admissions
Enrollment Management and Students Affairs (EMSA) 
(954) 262-1121
dw1396@nova.edu

MHS Curriculum (for Miami-Dade College Physician Assistant students only)

Completing the curriculum requires 30 credits as detailed below.

Note: In order to graduate with the MHSc degree, students must first successfully complete the Bachelor's degree portion of the Physician Assistant program (from Miami-Dade College.)

All of the following courses descriptions may be found by visiting our catalog.

The program is designed to be completed in an online format.

You’ll need an internet connection to access course materials and the online student center. Each professor determines the need for a textbook and internet readings. You will be responsible for purchasing the required text(s) for each course.

The online courses work very much like a classroom and you will be required to interact with the professor and the other students in your virtual classroom, as well as adhere to assignment due dates. There is an online student center where you can post messages, questions, and have chats with classmates. You will also find the schedule, course plans, links, library resources, and much more.

For financial aid purposes full time is 4 or more credits per term. How much time you spend will be based on several factors to include your study style, time management, the professor’s methods, and your study area.