South University

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South University

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About the University

• Campus Location

  South University Orlando- Orlando, FL
  South University Savannah-Savannah, GA
  South University West Palm Beach (WPB)-Royal Palm Beach, FL

• Degree Offered

  Master of Medical Science in Anesthesia Science (MMSc)

• Accreditation Date

  South University Savannah: January 27th, 2005
  South University West Palm Beach: September 17th, 2021
  South University Orlando: March 17th, 2023

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Entry Requirements

GRE/MCAT: Both Accepted, Within 5 years

Application

• GPA

  Savannah Campus Statistics for Class of 2022:

  GPA (Mean Overall): 3.54
  GRE Verbal (Mean): 63.8th percentile
  GRE Quantitative (Mean): GRE: 56.6th percentile
  MCAT Total (Mean): 502.1

• GRE

  GRE Codes:

  South University: 7450
  South University-Orlando: 3908
  South University-Savannah: 7450
  South University-WPB: 2840

  Preference for those with > 50th to 55th percentile for both Quantitative and Verbal Reasoning sections
  

  Average scores of accepted students:
  > 55th percentile for both Quantitative and Verbal Reasoning sections

  Savannah Campus Statistics for Class of 2022:

  GPA (Mean Overall): 3.54
  GREVerbal (Mean): 63.8th percentile
  GRE Quantitative (Mean): GRE: 56.6th percentile
  MCAT Total (Mean): 502.1

• MCAT

  Preference for those with > 500
  
  Average score of accepted students: >125 per section

  Savannah Campus Statistics for Class of 2022:

  GPA (Mean Overall): 3.54
  GRE Verbal (Mean): 63.8th percentile
  GRE Quantitative (Mean): GRE: 56.6th percentile
  MCAT Total (Mean): 502.1

• Casper Evaluation

  Not Specified. However, results of a non-cognitive/personality assessment can be used to rank applicants as a factor in determining admission to program.

• Shadowing Hours

  > 8 hours

  Shadowing Form

• Letters of Recommendation

  3

• Recommended References

  • Employers/Managers

  • Professors

  • Advisors

  • Research Directors

• Article Summary

  Not Specified

Education

• Degree Requirements

  Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university

• Required Courses

  Required within the last 7 years, except English.

  • English or English Literature- 1 semester

  • Gen. Biology- 2 semesters. Note: Upper level Biology courses will also fulfill this requirement

  • Gen. Chemistry with Labs- 2 semesters

  • Organic Chemistry with Labs-1 semester

  • Biochemistry- 1 semester

  • Gen. Physics- 2 semesters

  • Calculus- 1 semester

  • Statistics or Biostatistics- 1 semester

  Note: Survey Classes Not Accepted, Courses must be for Science Majors
  Preference for coursework obtained from a four-year college or university designed for science majors

• Preferred Courses

  • Gen. Biology Labs- 2 semesters

  • Biochemistry Labs- 1 semester

  • Gen. Physics Labs- 2 semesters

  • Cell and Molecular

  • Biology-1 semester

  • Anatomy- 1 semester

  • Physiology- 1 semester

  • Full year of Organic Chemistry- 2 semesters

  • Full year of Trigonometry or Calculus Based Physics- 2 semesters

• Time Limit Waiver

  Time limit is waived if applicant has taken the MCAT within one year of application demonstrating at least 50th percentile official scores on each of the four sections (Chemical and Physical, Critical Analysis and Reasoning, Biological and Biochemical, and Psychological and Social Behavior).

• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses

  Yes, grades are not calculated into prerequisite GPA, but if AP course is successfully completed, will be counted as one course credit toward completion of the respective prerequisite subject.

• Online Courses Accepted

  Not Specified

• Deferment Policy

  A one year enrollment deferral for entrance into the AA program can be granted under specific conditions. See Admissions Requirements for more information.

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About the Program

• Application Process & Timelines

  Application Cycle Begins:
  Orlando: June 1st
  Savannah: August 1st
  West Palm Beach: July 1st

  Application Deadline:
  Orlando: November 1st
  Savannah: February 1st
  West Palm Beach: February 15th

  Interview Schedule: Eligible applicants will receive a request for an interview from the program via email at least two weeks prior to the interview date. 

  Orlando: August-December
  Savannah: September/October-March
  West Palm Beach: January-July

• Program Length

  28 months (Nine Quarters)

• Credit Hours

  169 Credits

• Cohort Size

  Orlando: Up to 24
  Savannah: Up to 30
  West Palm Beach: Up to 24

• Program Start & Graduation

  Program Start Month:
  Orlando: March/Spring
  Savannah: June/Summer
  West Palm Beach: September/Fall

  Program Graduation Month:
  Orlando: July
  Savannah: October
  West Palm Beach: January

• Program Stats

  Savannah Campus Statistics for Class of 2022:

  GPA (Mean Overall): 3.54
  GRE Verbal (Mean): 63.8th percentile
  GRE Quantitative (Mean): GRE: 56.6th percentile
  MCAT Total (Mean): 502.1

• Program Websites

  South University-Orlando
  South University-Savannah
  South University-West Palm Beach
  Shadowing Form

• Tuition

  Tuition:

  $11,671 per Quarter (Tuition Only-Subject to Change)

  Total Cost of Program: $120,479 per Program Flyer

• International Student Admissions

  See Guidelines for Graduates of Colleges and Universities Outside the United States

  Admissions Requirements

• Program Flyers

  Orlando
  Savannah
  West Palm Beach

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