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The MDC-PA program utilizes the Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA).

Applicants are required to complete the CASPA application for the Miami Dade College Physician Assistant program.

• CASPA application opens on April 25, 2025, and closes on November 1, 2025.
• Applications need to be verified by CASPA by November 1, 2025, to be considered.

Applicants should ensure all documentation is submitted to CASPA prior to November 1, 2025, as verification can take up to 30 days and only verified applications will be evaluated.

• Transcripts for prerequisite courses completed after submission need to be uploaded and grades self-reported in the CASPA application. Unofficial transcripts must be emailed to mdcpaprogram@mdc.edu by November 1, 2025.

(For questions concerning the CASPA application visit CASPA FAQs or contact CASPA at (617) 612-2080.)

Apply to Miami Dade College for admission or readmission. Students who have not enrolled in a class at MDC in the last 12 months must apply for re-admission. Fee $25

Note: There is no need to submit additional documents as the program evaluates only documents received in CASPA.

Important Note: Complete Steps 1 and 2 listed above in this specific order:

1. Enter all CASPA information
2. Complete and submit supplemental application
3. Take a picture/snapshot of your Transaction Approval for the supplemental application and upload in CASPA
4. Submit payment to CASPA

The Admissions Committee will review applications and invite selected students to be interviewed. After the interview, and essay, the Admissions Committee will evaluate the applications, aggregate scores and select the students for the class.

• Selected students receive conditional letters of acceptance and are recommended to Miami Dade College for admission to the program.
• Upon receipt of the official acceptance letter, matriculated students are required to pay the non-refundable seat deposit fee of $800. More information pending on how to make the deposit fee.
• Please visit Tuition and Fees for a breakdown of the cost associated with the MDC-PA program.

Students are selected for an interview once all admission requirements are met. Students who receive notification of an interview should respond within 48 hours or risk the chance of securing a spot. The interview process involves an oral interview along with a requirement to write a short essay in 30 minutes.

The program's selections committee is seeking applicants who:

• Desire a career as a physician assistant and have a good understanding of the role of the PA
• Mission driven: the student priority aligns with the Miami Dade PA-program mission
• Demonstrates the ability to successfully complete a rigorous healthcare program
• Possess some experience in the delivery of health care
• Demonstrates a commitment to the team concept in health care
• Communicates effectively and efficiently both in writing and in speech
• Demonstrate a commitment to community service

1. Military Veterans
2. Miami-Dade County residents however, all students are considered

Students Accepted to the MDC are then required to apply to NSU no later than March 1st.

Master of Health Science (M.H.Sc.) | NSU College of Health Care Sciences (nova.edu)

Admission Requirements:

All students applying to the NSU M.H.Sc. Program must complete all the following steps by March 1:

• Complete an NSU M.H.Sc. Program application form with the prevalent application fee: https://apply.nova.edu/
  • IMPORTANT NOTE: During the application process, when asked about a concentration, please choose "No Concentration" in the drop-down menu.
• Provide evidence of acceptance into the Miami-Dade College Physician Assistant Program
  • IMPORTANT NOTE: MDC will provide proof of acceptance.
• Provide evidence of a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Provide official college, certificate, and/or diploma-based transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended, sent directly from the institutions to NSU.
• Send transcripts and all required documents to:
  
  Nova Southeastern University
  Enrollment Processing Services (EPS)
  3301 College Avenue
  P.O. Box 299000
  Fort Lauderdale, FL 33329-9905

All coursework from international institution(s):

The applicant is responsible for contacting one of the evaluation services listed below. The evaluation must be course by course, including a cumulative GPA. The official evaluation must be sent directly from the evaluation service to the NSU EPS address shown above for all documents:

• Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
  P.O. Box 415070
  Milwaukee, WI 53203
  (855) 400-6042
  www.ece.org
• World Education Services, Inc.
  P.O. Box 745
  Old Chelsea Station
  New York, NY 10113-0745
  (855) 665-1722
  www.wes.org

For questions about the Master of Health Science program at NSU, please contact the following individuals:

• Debra A. Dixon RDH, MS, DHSc
  Associate Professor and Master of Health Science Director
  (954) 612-3865
  dd1026@nova.edu
• Danielle White
  Admissions Counselor
  Graduate Admissions
  Enrollment Management and Students Affairs (EMSA)
  (954) 262-1121
  dw1396@nova.edu

Admission Timeline for 2025–2026 Application Cycle

Date	Event
April 25, 2025	MDC CASPA applications open Applications are reviewed continuously until the class is filled
Ongoing	Only CASPA “Verified” applications will be considered and only applicants with completed Supplemental Applications considered*
October 1, 2025	Last day to take PA-CAT exam
June 2025 – January 2026	Interviews offered
November 1, 2025	MDC CASPA applications close Last day to submit CASPA, all documents, and Supplemental Application
March 2026	Nova Orientation
Early May	MDC Orientation
August 2026	Class of 2027 classes begin

Note: Proposed timeline and dates are tentative and are subject to change