MD · Fort Lauderdale, FL · private · applies through AMCAS
Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine
Known as NSU MD
Prerequisite coursework
Verify with the school| Course | Status | Hours | Lab | Pass/fail | AP credit | Online | Community college | Notes from the school |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry CHEM | Required | — | No | No | Yes | Case-by-case Each course is reviewed on a case-bycase basis https://md.no va.edu/admis sions/admissi onsrequirements. html | Yes | Biochemistry: 1 semester with or without lab |
| Biology BIOL | Required | — | Yes | No | Yes | Case-by-case Each course is reviewed on a case-bycase basis https://md.no va.edu/admis sions/admissi onsrequirements. html | Yes | Introduction to Biology: 2 semesters (or equivalent) with lab |
| Chemistry CHEM | Required | — | Yes | No | Yes | Case-by-case Each course is reviewed on a case-bycase basis https://md.no va.edu/admis sions/admissi onsrequirements. html | Yes | General Chemistry: 2 semesters (or equivalent) with lab Organic Chemistry: 2 semesters (or equivalent) with lab |
| Mathematics MATH | Required | — | No | Case-by-case Each course is reviewed on a case-bycase basis https://md.no va.edu/admis sions/admissi onsrequirements. html | Yes | Case-by-case Each course is reviewed on a case-bycase basis https://md.no va.edu/admis sions/admissi onsrequirements. html | Yes | Mathematics (college level): 1 semester (or equivalent). Calculus is not required. Statistics is acceptable. |
| Physics PHYS | Required | — | No | No | Yes | Case-by-case Each course is reviewed on a case-bycase basis https://md.no va.edu/admis sions/admissi onsrequirements. html | Yes | General Physics: 2 semesters (or equivalent) with or without lab |
Community-college pathways
Community College coursework accepted.
Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Premed Course Requirements 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Admission policies, in the school's words
Nova Southeastern University's Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (NSU MD) seeks applicants whose competencies and accomplishments extend well beyond academic achievement. Our Admissions Committee employs a holistic review process to select a class that advances the College’s mission and values. NSU MD does not discriminate against, or grant preferential treatment to, any individual or group on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. In evaluating each applicant, the Committee considers all relevant information, including, but not limited to, academic, personal, experiential, and demographic factors. Attributes and experiences of particular importance include: - A clear and well-articulated motivation to pursue the study and practice of medicine. - Intellectual curiosity and a demonstrated commitment to addressing complex challenges. - Evidence of teamwork, collaboration, and the capacity to both support and lead others. - A genuine commitment to patient-centered care, reflected in personal qualities such as compassion, altruism, and attentiveness to the needs of others. - Strong communication skills, professionalism, and maturity. - A solid foundation in the sciences and a record of academic achievement.
Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Admission Policies and Information 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Who can apply
- Out-of-state applicants
- Yes Yes, all applicants accepted from out-of-state.
- Canadian applicants
- No
- International applicants
- No
- DACA applicants
- No
- Residency preference (school's page)
- No Florida preference is stated; only U.S. citizens and permanent residents are accepted (international and DACA applicants are not considered), and 52% of the 2026 class are Florida residents.
Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Interview
- Format
- NSU MD requires candidates to participate in a Multiple-Mini Interview (MMI) format.
- Invitations sent
- September 2027
- Typical interview day
- Details regarding the specific logistics of the interview process will be provided once an applicant receives an offer to interview.
- Regional interviews
- no
- Video interviews
- The platform for the MMIs is an on-line module.
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Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Interview Procedures 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Situational-judgment tests and MCAT dates
- Casper
- Not on official list source
- AAMC PREview
- Required "We are requiring applicants to submit PREview scores" source
- Latest MCAT considered
- October 31, 2026
- Oldest MCAT considered
- July 2021
Casper status comes from the school's own admissions page where it states one, otherwise from published requirement lists; PREview from the school's page or the AAMC PREview policies report. Both change between cycles. Verify with the school.
Secondary application
- Required
- Yes
- Fee
- $50
- Fee waiver available
- Yes
- Deadline
- Dec 31, 2026 12/31/2026
- Who receives it
- Applicants will be sent a link to the secondary application upon submission of the primary application.
Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Letters of evaluation
- Committee letter
- Accepted
- Letter packet
- Accepted
- Individual letters
- Accepted
Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Waitlist and deposit
- Typical waitlist positions
- 150-250
- Offers made from the waitlist
- 100
- Procedure
- Waitlist candidates are tiered by the admissions committee. Candidates are selected from the waitlist based upon their tier and overall composition of the class.
- Deposit required
- No
Cost of attendance and debt
| In state | Out of state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees | $75,412 | $75,412 |
| Health insurance | $2,848 | $2,848 |
| Total cost of attendance, year 1 | $133,307 | $133,307 |
92% of students receive aid. Average indebtedness of indebted graduates: $309,684.
Official AAMC counts, 2025-2026
- Applications
- 5,790 (39% in-state)
- Matriculants
- 65 (73.8% in-state, 26.2% out-of-state; 50.8% women)
- Applications per seat
- 89
Source: AAMC FACTS Table A-1: Applications and Matriculants by School, State of Legal Residence, and Gender, 2025-2026 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).
Entering class 2026
- Applicants
- 6,185
- Interviewed
- 385
- Accepted
- 162
- Matriculated
- 68
- MCAT (median)
- 512
- GPA (median)
- 3.85 · science 3.74
- In-state
- 52%
- Women
- 68%
Source: the school's published class profile (page), retrieved 2026-10-13. Statistics describe one entering class and are not cutoffs.
Transfer applications
No
Mission statement
Our mission at Nova Southeastern University's Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (NSU MD) is to advance human health through innovation in medical education, research, patient care, and community engagement. We will achieve our mission with an approach centered on the patient, the student, and the community.
Notes
'2026 Class Profile' is published on the requirements page: 6,185 primary applications, 3,365 secondary applications, 385 interviewed, 162 accepted, class size 68; MCAT mean 512 / median 512 (page also lists 'average 511'); overall GPA mean 3.75 / median 3.85; science GPA mean 3.69 / median 3.74; age mean and median 23; 68% female, 31% male, 1% declined; 52% Florida residents. Minimum MCAT 502 (highest score used for initial screening); no minimum GPA; AAMC PREview completion required with no minimum score. A separate class-profile URL returns 404.
Sources for this page
- MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Premed Course Requirements 2027 · AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13
- MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Admission Policies and Information 2027 · AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13
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- MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Interview Procedures 2027 · AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13
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- School website (class profile and admissions pages)
- LCME Directory - Accredited Programs
- AAMC FACTS Table A-1: Applications and Matriculants by School, State of Legal Residence, and Gender, 2025-2026 · AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13
- https://md.nova.edu/admissions/md/admissions-requirements.html · school website, retrieved 2026-10-13
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