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Fulfill Your Dream
Each student in the NSU MD Master of Biomedical Sciences (M.B.S.) program has a unique journey but shares a common passion for becoming a physician, clinician, researcher, or healthcare provider.
With a strong foundation in foundational and applied sciences, M.B.S. students are driven to connect science with human health, solve complex problems, and work collaboratively. If this resonates with you, take the next step toward achieving your dream.
The encouragement, help, and guidance of the staff and faculty in the M.B.S. program on my medical school secondary applications and interviews was definitely one of the reasons I was able to get accepted into medical school. I am very grateful to have had the chance to partake in this program and recommend it to any student hoping to get a head start into any healthcare-related professional program in the future.
Shreya B. | D.O. Class of 2025
Admission Requirements
Admission is based on a comprehensive review of multiple criteria. Submit the following materials to PostbacCAS by the specified deadlines:
- July 15 for fall matriculation
- November 15 for winter matriculation
Application Materials
- Completion of the PostbacCAS online application
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or international equivalent
- Official transcripts of all undergraduate, graduate, and professional coursework
- If applicable, include official course-by-course evaluations of any foreign transcripts
- Note: Graduate entrance exam scores, such as the GRE, are not required for admission, but will be accepted
This pathway is ideal for competitive applicants seeking to strengthen their academic credentials for medical school.
Academic Requirements
- Science GPA: Minimum of 3.0
- Overall GPA: Minimum of 3.0
- Required Prerequisite Courses: All courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher:
- Biology: 8 semester hours (or equivalent) with lab
- General Chemistry: 8 semester hours (or equivalent) with lab
- Organic Chemistry: 8 semester hours (or equivalent) with lab
- Physics: 8 semester hours (or equivalent)
- Mathematics (college level): 3 semester hours (or equivalent). Statistics is acceptable; calculus is not required
Letters of Recommendation
- One letter from a physician with whom the applicant has worked or shadowed in a clinical setting
- One letter from a professor who has taught the applicant in a science course and can effectively address their academic readiness
This pathway supports students aiming to enhance their credentials for various health professions programs.
Academic Requirements
- Science GPA: Minimum of 3.0
- Overall GPA: Minimum of 3.0
- Required Prerequisite Courses: All courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher:
- Biology: 8 semester hours (or equivalent) with lab
- General Chemistry: 8 semester hours (or equivalent) with lab
- English or Composition: 3 semester hours
Strongly Recommended Courses
- Organic Chemistry: 8 semester hours (or equivalent) with lab
- Physics: 8 semester hours (or equivalent)
- Mathematics (college level): 3 semester hours (or equivalent)
Letters of Recommendation
- One letter of recommendation from a pre-professional advisory committee, OR
- Two letters of recommendation from previous instructors or supervisors who can testify to the applicant’s characteristics, integrity, application, and aptitude in science.
- If an applicant has been employed for a considerable period, two letters of recommendation from employers may be accepted.
How to Apply
Ready for the next step?
Submit your online PostbacCAS application
For applicants that previously applied to but were not admitted into a NSU Health Professions program (ex. M.D., D.O., D.M.D., PA, etc.), contact M.B.S. Admissions at (954) 262-1123 or email mbsprogram@nova.edu for instructions on how to apply.
Admissions Committee Review
Notification of acceptance is on a rolling/periodic schedule
After acceptance, final and official documents and requirements must be sent to the Office of Admissions
Key Application Timeline Dates
Important deadlines to review:
| February 15 | Application for fall matriculation open |
| July 15 | Deadline to submit PostbacCAS application for fall |
| First day of Fall Classes | Last day to receive admission for fall |
| August 15 | Application for winter matriculation opens |
| November 15 | Deadline to submit PostbacCAS application for winter |
| First day of Winter Classes | Last day to receive admission for winter |
Attending the M.B.S. program was one of the best decisions I have ever made for myself. I had applied to medical school twice, taken the MCAT 5 times, and had already earned another master’s degree, but still no success in gaining entry to medical school. I decided to pursue the M.B.S. program because of the similar curriculum that I could expect in medical school. Finally, during my third application cycle and final semester, I was accepted to medical school! Because of the M.B.S. program, my transition into medical school has been very smooth. I am very thankful for not only opening the door to medical school for me, but also for giving me life-long friendships and networks that I will cherish forever.
Hailey Mattheisen, M.B.S. | Medical College of Wisconsin, Class of 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
Tuition and Fees
Visit NSU MD's Tuition and Fees page for information on the cost of attendance.
Eligibility
About 75 students are admitted for the fall semester and about 30 are admitted for the winter semester.
Not at this time.
Yes.
While we have application deadlines twice per year (July 15 and November 15), we also have rolling admission. Candidates are reviewed and admission is granted as applications are submitted. Therefore, we encourage all candidates to apply as early as possible.
Application Process
No.
Letters of recommendation should be submitted via PostbacCAS.
Yes. Please send updated grades to mwu@nova.edu.
Contact Margaret Wu at (954) 262-1123 or mwu@nova.edu.
Ms. Tericka Hamilton
th570@nova.edu
(954) 262-1198