Nova Southeastern University
This Page Was Updated with Consolidated Information from Program Website On: 06/14/2024
Campus Locations
Nova Southeastern University Denver- Centennial, CO
Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale (FTL)-Fort Lauderdale/Davie, FL
Nova Southeastern University Jacksonville (JAX)-Jacksonville, FL
Nova Southeastern University Tampa Bay Regional Campus (TPA)-Clearwater, FL
Nova Southeastern University Orlando Campus (ORL)-Orlando, FL
Degree Offered: Master of Science in Anesthesia
GPA (Minimum): 2.75
GPA (Mininum Preferred): > 3.3
GRE/MCAT: Both Accepted, Scores Within 5 years
GRE/MCAT Score Submission Deadline:
January 15 (FTL, JAX, TPA, ORL)
October 15 (Denver)
GRE Codes:
Nova Southeastern University-Denver: 3121
Nova Southeastern University-Fort Lauderdale: 7154
Nova Southeastern University-Jacksonville: 4784
Nova Southeastern University-Tampa: 7149
Casper Evaluation: Possibly. Contact program to confirm.
Shadowing Hours: > 8 hours
Letters of Recommendation: 3
Article Summary: Required
Program Length: 27 months (7 semesters)
Credit Hours: 117
CASAA Application Dates:
June 15-January 15 (FTL, JAX, TPA)
March-October 1 (Denver)
NSU Supplemental Application Dates:
July 15-February 15 (FTL, JAX, TPA, ORL)
May 15-November 1 (Denver)
Program Start Month: May (FTL, JAX, TPA), January (Denver)
Program Graduation Month: August (FTL, JAX, TPA)
Cohort Size: Varies, approximately 30-40 per campus (FTL, JAX, TPA, ORL)
Annual Tuition: $55,775 (Tuition Only-Subject to Change)
Total Program Cost: $130,000 (approximately)
Degree Requirements:
Baccalaureate degree from a nationally recognized and regionally accredited college or university
Required Courses: Grade C or Higher. Intro, Survey, or Business Courses Not Accepted. No expiration date on prerequisites.
As of January 2024 for Incoming Students for Winter 2025 and Summer 2025:
English-3 semester hours
Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab-4 semester hours
Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab-4 semester hours
Gen. Chemistry with Lab-8 semester hours
Organic Chemistry with Lab-4 semester hours
Biochemistry-3 semester hours
Gen. Physics with Lab-Trigonometry or Calculus based-8 semester hours
Calculus-3 semester hours
Preferred Courses:
Advanced Cell & Molecular Biology - 3 semester hours
Organic Chemistry II - 3 semester hours
Advanced Microbiology - 3 semester hours
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses Accepted:
Accepted if on official transcript
Online Courses Accepted: Yes
International Student Admissions:
Program Stats:
Outcomes Under “Program Details”
Program Websites:
Nova Southeastern University
Anesthesia Literature Summary Form
Shadowing Form
YouTube Video for NSU AA Program
Program Brochures:
Denver
Fort Lauderdale
Jacksonville
Tampa Bay Regional
Previous Applicants:
For applicants who wish to strengthen their application and science background, they may consider the Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Pre-Anesthesiologist Assistant Studies.
This two-semester certificate program is a limited application program.
Applicants must have submitted a CASAA application to NSU from the prior year admission cycle to apply.
This program is designed to offer the opportunity to demonstrate the academic qualities and gain skills necessary to be admitted to NSU’s Anesthesiologist Assistant program.
Please refer to program website for more information, as not all information may be listed on this page.