Starting This Fall, Master of Biomedical Sciences Option Will Open Doors to Many Health Professions
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Earning a coveted spot in medical school, dental school, and other competitive health professions programs is increasingly challenging. While many applicants have impressive credentials, receiving an acceptance letter on their first attempt can be elusive. Often applicants are looking for a way to stand out.
Thanks to an expansive program from Florida-based Nova Southeastern University (NSU), students in in Puerto Rico will have an opportunity to gain a competitive edge in applying to health professions degree programs. NSU, a leader in health professional education is launching its highly successful Master of Biomedical Sciences (MBS) program at the university’s San Juan campus this Fall.
The 30-credit MBS program will be delivered in a hybrid format or can be taken fully online. It also can be completed in as little as one year and offers part-time options and other support for students who work and have other obligations. Students will receive one-on-one advising and career counseling from leading faculty members who know what it takes to get into medical school.
The MBS program is housed in NSU’s Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine and was developed by the medical school faculty to enhance students’ academic backgrounds. With a focus on clinical correlation, the 30-credit curriculum provides a solid foundation for rigorous health professions programs. The interdisciplinary program also includes courses in test preparation, business and interview skills, and a variety of other electives that help students round out their resumes before applying to professional schools. MBS graduates who meet program-specific requirements will be guaranteed an admission interview in select NSU health professions programs. The program also prepares students for Ph.D. programs and research careers.
“Nova Southeastern University is excited to offer its Master of Biomedical Sciences program and support students in Puerto Rico who are seeking to enhance their academic credentials and experience,” said Michelle Demory Beckler, Ph.D., program director and assistant professor. “The M.B.S. program is designed to help make students more competitive as they apply to programs in medicine, dental medicine, pharmacy, and other health professional programs.”
Graduates of NSU’s MBS program, which also has a teaching site in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, have earned admission into programs in medicine, osteopathic medicine, dental medicine, physician associate, anesthesiologist assistant, and psychology at NSU and at other colleges and universities throughout the United States.
The MBS program is now accepting applications on a rolling basis. Primary and secondary applications are due by July 29, 2022, for the Fall semester.
The MBS program does not require an entrance exam for admission. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or international equivalent; a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale; submit letters of recommendation; and meet other prerequisite requirements. A full list of admission requirements and additional information on the program is available at www.nova.edu/mbs.
To learn more about the program, contact James Redding at jredding@nova.edu or 954-262-1124.
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