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Approximate Costs

(A3.11f)

MDC BAS PA students admitted under the MDC/NSU affiliation Agreement will receive a twelve percent (12%) discount of the then prevailing (published) tuition rate. The discount does not apply to course materials, textbooks, or student service fees.

Information about NSU graduate tuition rates for the M.H.Sc. can be found on Nova's official degree website. Students may also contact NSU directly at 800-541-6682 for questions regarding tuition and or financial aid associated with the M.H.Sc. degree.

MDCPA Program - Total Cost of Attendance
Year 1 PA Student Didactic Summer - Summer Year 2 PA Students Clinical Year Fall - Summer Total Cost Program

(Resident)
Total Program

(Non-)Resident
Total NSU & MDC Tuition and fees Florida Resident $24, 146.25

Non-Resident 42,825.55
Florida Resident $17, 272.25

Non-Resident 27,524.25
$41,437.10 $70,349.80
***Estimated additional program cost(Housing, food , transportation) $45, 474.00 $45,474.00 $90,948. $90,948.
Estimated Total Program Cost $132,385.10 $161,297.80

*** Total estimated additional cost is based on estimated cost of living for students living independently. Students living with parents may incur lower costs. Please visit Estimated Cost of Attendance Calculator

Breakdown of Tuition and Fees for the 2025-2026 Academic Year
Tuition and Fees Year 1 PA Student Didactic Summer - Summer Year 2 PA Students Clinical Year Fall - Summer
Didactic year tuition
Clinical year Tuition
MDC Tuition Residents
6,793.85
3,247.25
MDC Tuition Non-Resident
(25,474.55)
(13,399.25)
*MDC Non-Refundable Seat deposit
800
Estimated Lab fees
8,500
4,500
American Databank
50
Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS
300.00
Criminal Background Screening (Estimated Cost)
80
200
Miami Dade College
NSU Application fee
50
NSU Tuition
4,879
5,285
NSU Student Health Insurance
2,092.00
2,615.00
NSU Student Service fee
900
1,125
Seat Deposit will cover the following: HIPPA, OSHA, Domestic Violence, Medical Errors, FAPA, AAPA, and miscellaneous lab supplies.

Important Information

Miami Dade College (MDC) Tuition and Fees

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Cost of Attendance (COA)

Criminal Background screens cost is an approximation as vendors may vary based on clinical site requirements.

Students should estimate an additional miscellaneous cost: 10,000.00.