Admission to the Master of Science in Biomedical Informatics
The M.S.B.I. program evaluates the overall quality of its applicants, including academic achievement, personal motivation, knowledge about health care and life experience, and recommendations. Priority will be given to those individuals holding a degree in the health professions such as those with clinical degrees in osteopathic or allopathic medicine, dental medicine, optometry, pharmacy, podiatric medicine, nursing, or other health discipline. Criteria for admissions are as follows:
- All applicants must hold an accredited bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree from an accredited institution of higher education
- Demonstrate a background in the language of the biomedical sciences by credentials or work experience.
- A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 and above, on a four-point scale is preferred.
- Health professions degree is desirable, but not required.
- Demonstrate competency in the use of computers by credentials or work experience.
- All application material must be received in a timely manner to enable the Office for Admissions and the Admissions Committee to process the application promptly.
- Demonstrate the ability to clearly express oneself in a written manner.
Application Procedures
The Office of Admissions processes applications on a year-round basis. Applicants may apply for matriculation into any one of the four semesters (fall, winter, spring, summer).
All of the following must be completed for your application to be considered by the admissions committee. Upon review, you will be contacted by the Program Director. Should you have any questions, please email msmi@nsu.nova.edu or call 1-800-356-0026 ext 1613.
- Complete the online application. Payment of a non-refundable application fee of $50.00 is required to complete your application.
- The school may require additional documentation to support the application.
Supplemental Application Material
- One letter of recommendation from a supervisor or co-worker who is
familiar with the applicant's character, scholastic aptitude and work
ethic. Official transcripts of all undergraduate, graduate and
professional education. - The school may require additional documentation to support the application.
Please mail all supplemental admissions material to:
Nova Southeastern University
Enrollment Processing Services (EPS)
College of Osteopathic Medicine
MSMI Admissions
3301 College Avenue
P.O. Box 299000
Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33329-9905