Apply May 1 to May 15
Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. All requirements must be done by May 15.
Refer to the DMS Information Session for more detailed information on completing each prerequisite.
How to Qualify to Apply
- Review the DMS Information Session and note the information session code
- Be a current student at NOVA
- Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at NOVA
- Meet English and Math qualification by Direct Enrollment or Self-Placement
- Meet Biology qualification by completing BIO 101, NAS 2, or the NAS 2 Placement Exam
- Complete SDV 101 Orientation to Healthcare with B or better grade
- Complete ENG 111 College Composition I with B or better grade
- Complete MTH 161 Precalculus I with B or better grade
- Complete DMS 100 Orientation to Sonography with B or better grade and within past 5 years
- Complete BIO 141 Human Anatomy & Physiology I with B or better grade within past 5 years
- Complete BIO 142 Human Anatomy & Physiology II with B or better grade within past 5 years
- Complete PHY 100 Elements of Physics with B or better grade within past 5 years
- Complete TEAS with minimum score of 70 in English, Reading, Math, and Science within past 3 years
How Eligible Students Apply
- Submit an online application during the application period
- Attach all applicable TEAS scores to the online application
- Check your VCCS student email – allow 4 to 8 weeks from the deadline for notifications
- All accepted students must attend the in-person program orientation
How Eligible Applications Will Be Ranked
- Final grades in MTH 161, DMS 100, BIO 141, BIO 142, and PHY 100 (A grades earn more points)
- TEAS scores in English, Reading, Math, and Science (higher scores earn more points)
Medical Education Campus, Health Sciences Division
6699 Springfield Center Drive, Springfield, VA 22150
Last Updated: July 2026