About the program
The Nova Southeastern University, Orlando PA program is described in PAEA's published program data; full curriculum details, faculty, and admissions cycle specifics are maintained on the program's own website.
From the program's mission statement: "To prepare competent graduates for clinical practice in a safe learning environment, while cultivating interest in primary health care and fostering active student engagement to promote the physician assistant profession."
NSU’s Orlando PA Program is housed in the university’s 60,000‑sq‑ft state‑of‑the‑art regional campus, offering a low student‑to‑faculty ratio with a maximum class size of 64. The program focuses on producing competent primary care PAs and improving health care delivery, with unique features including POCUS training, a simulation lab, and an optional medical mission trip.
Matriculant data
Actual stats for students who enrolled in the most recently reported cohort, sourced from PAEA's published program data.
Admission policies
Out-of-state applicants are accepted. International applicants: yes. DACA status applicants are considered. Distance learning is not offered. Part-time enrollment is not available. Veteran support programs are available; consult the program directly for details.
Prerequisite coursework
Recency: No Requirement · up to 2 outstanding at application
Program overview
Nova Southeastern University's Orlando PA program is an ARC-PA accredited, 27-month Master of Medical Science program that accepts its first cohort in May 2027, with a rolling admissions process and an application deadline of January 15, 2027. Because seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, submitting early is a practical priority for any serious applicant.
The program's mission centers on preparing competent graduates for clinical practice within a safe learning environment, with particular emphasis on primary care and active engagement with the PA profession. That primary care focus is woven throughout the curriculum, which follows an organ-based and systems-based learning model. Distinctive features include point-of-care ultrasound training, access to a simulation lab housed within the university's 60,000-square-foot regional campus in Orlando, and an optional medical mission trip for students interested in broader service experiences. The maximum class size is 64, and the program emphasizes a low student-to-faculty ratio, which translates to more individualized instruction across the didactic and clinical phases.
Competitive applicants should note that matriculants have averaged a 3.66 overall GPA and a 3.58 science GPA, though the program sets its minimum thresholds at 3.00 for both. Paid direct patient care experience is recommended but not required, and healthcare experience carries the same advisory weight - meaning applicants without extensive hours are not automatically excluded, though those with meaningful clinical exposure will likely be stronger candidates. The GRE is required; the MCAT is not accepted. A minimum of two letters of reference are needed, and interviews may take a traditional or panel format, with no onsite requirement.
Prerequisite coursework includes general chemistry with lab (8 credits), general biology with lab (4 credits), human anatomy (3 credits), human physiology (3 credits), and microbiology with lab (4 credits). There is no time limit on when these courses were completed, and applicants may have up to two prerequisites still outstanding at the time of application. The program accepts out-of-state and international applicants and does not offer part-time or distance learning options.
Total tuition runs $100,331 with a $1,000 seat deposit required upon acceptance. There are no separate tuition rates for in-state versus out-of-state students.
An applicant weighing fit should honestly assess whether a primary care-oriented, systems-based curriculum at a mid-size cohort program in Florida aligns with their clinical interests and whether their academic record and experience profile are competitive given that the average matriculant carries GPAs notably above the stated minimums.