Nova Southeastern University-Fort Lauderdale Physician Assistant Program

✔ What This Program Looks For in Applicants

Holistic review: cumulative & science GPA (min 3.0), GRE (no minimum score), healthcare experience (recommended, not required), baccalaureate degree, prerequisite completion (grade C or better), group + individual interview

Summarized from the program’s official admissions / selection-process pages. Always confirm current details on the program’s website.

Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale PA Program Mission Statement

To provide a dynamic physician assistant training program dedicated to excellence in academic and clinical medicine with an emphasis on primary care, yet also in a variety of clinical environments; to foster lifelong learning in an environment that cultivates innovation and interprofessional collaboration; to produce exceptional and compassionate clinicians committed to providing quality health care in diverse communities; to prepare graduates to advocate for the physician assistant profession through service and leadership with integrity.

PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
Campus Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Degrees Offered: Masters
Class Start Month: May
Class Duration: 27 months
Class Capacity: 75 students
Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
Seat Deposit: $1,000
International Students: Accepted
TOEFL: Not Required

TUITION

Resident tuition: $92,323
Nonresident tuition: $92,323

PANCE PASS RATE

First-time PANCE pass rate: 92%
Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 91%

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Caspa Participant: Yes
Application Deadline: January
Supplemental Application: Not Required
CASPA Deadline Type: Verified

GPA

Overall GPA: 3.0
Science GPA: 3.0
Prereq GPA: 3.0
Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s)

EXPERIENCE

Healthcare Experience Hours: Recommended

SHADOWING

EVALUATIONS

Two recommendation letters required (view program website for evaluator requirements)

GRE

GRE Required

CASPer

CASPer Not Required
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PA-CAT

PA-CAT Not Required
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PAEA Program Directory

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★ Straight From the Program — 2026 PAEA Virtual Admissions Fair

Nova Southeastern runs multiple PA campuses across Florida that share the same admissions requirements and core didactic content, but differ meaningfully in faculty, culture, campus size, city environment, service mission and clinical territory — so the program actively encourages applicants to attend an open house and evaluate fit rather than treat the campuses as interchangeable. Admissions is rolling, and representatives repeatedly made the point that applying early matters because of application volume. Clinical rotations are arranged by the program’s own clinical team rather than left to students to source, and students return to campus between rotations for skills work and board preparation. The traits it named as predicting success were grit, determination and interpersonal skill — not just academics.

Shared by this program’s admissions team at the PAEA Virtual PA Admissions Fair on July 11, 2026, and paraphrased here. Admissions guidance changes between cycles — always confirm requirements, deadlines and prerequisites on the program’s official website.