Admissions

Admission Requirements

Candidates will be recruited for the Ph.D. program with degrees in fields related to the sciences. Successful applicants will be required to comply with the guidelines outlined below.

1. All applicants must have an earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
2. The applicant should have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
3. All applicants must submit:
   
   
   • a PharmGrad Ph.D. Application: https://pharmgrad.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login
   • a secondary NSU supplemental application:https://www.nova.edu/info-apply/pharmacy.html 
     
     • three letters of reference on official letterhead, with a signature, from professors or supervisors in the applicant’s field of study

     • Coursework taken at foreign institutions must be evaluated for U.S. institution equivalence by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) organization, such as one of the services listed below.

       Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
       P.O. Box 514070
       Milwaukee, WI 53203-3470
       (414) 289-3400
       ece.org

       Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.
       7101 SW 102nd Avenue
       Miami, FL 33173
       (305) 273-1616 phone
       (305) 273-1338 fax
       www.jsilny.com

       World Education Services, Inc.
       Bowling Green Station
       P.O. Box 5087
       New York, NY 10274-5087
       (212) 966-6311
       wes.org

     • all official transcripts and foreign evaluations, if applicable.

     • It is the applicant's responsibility to have their coursework evaluated with an official course-by-course evaluation including their cumulative grade point average.

     • Proof of English proficiency, if applicable, is required of nonnative-English speakers.

     • Candidates may also demonstrate English proficiency by successfully completing a Baccalaureate, professional or Master’s degree in the United States, or two college-level English composition courses at a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

     • The following standardized tests currently satisfy NSU COP English requirements for nonnative English speakers: 
       • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), (toefl.org)
         • Minimum score of 213 on the computer-based or 80 on the internet-based test
       • International English Language Testing System (IELTS), (ielts.org)
         • Minimum score of 6.0 on the test module
       • Duolingo (duolingo.com)
         • Minimum score of 105 on the internet-based test

Application Procedures

Applicants apply for matriculation into the fall semester. The Office of Admissions processes applications on a rolling basis; therefore, it is in the best interest of the applicant to apply early. In order to be considered for admission, students must complete the application form and submit supporting documents and a nonrefundable fee of $50 (U.S.).

1. Applicants must apply for admissions electronically by using the interactive Web-based application. Those interested in applying may click here.
   
   
2. All applications and required documents must be submitted by July 1.
   
   
3. In order to be considered for admissions, applicants must submit all required documents to the address below:
   
   Nova Southeastern University
   Enrollment Processing Services
   3301 College Avenue
   P.O. Box 299000
   Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33329-9905
   
   
4. Personal Interview.

Upon receipt of the completed application and all required documents, the Committee on Admissions will review and select applicants for a personal interview.  Applicants will be notified of the day and time of the scheduled interview.

Being granted an interview does not guarantee admission into the program.