Medical Science Academy MSA
Preparing Students for Their Future “5 fastest growing jobs” 3 of the 5 are in medical career related fields USA Today “In the Year 2016: 30 fastest growing jobs” 13 of the 30 are in medical career related fields Boston Globe “10 fastest growing jobs” 4 of the 10 are in medical career related fields CNN 3 of the 5 are medical career related fields CBS News “20 fastest growing jobs for women” 18 of the 20 are medical career related fields Forbes Magazine
Occupations Among The Fastest Growing Occupational Therapists Nurses Athletic Trainers Surgical Technologists Audiologists Cardiovascular Technologists Medical Social Workers Dental Hygienists Radiologist Dentist Physician Assistants Physical Therapists Dental Assistants Pharmacist Veterinarian Medical Assistant Home Health Aides Medical Scientist Forensic Science Anesthesiologist
Medical Science Academy Courses 9th Grade Honors Biology Honors Science 2.0 S.T.E.M. 10th Grade Honors Chemistry Honors Neuroscience & Genetics 11th Grade HN/AP Physics, Biology, or Chemistry Honors Anatomy & Physiology 12th Grade HN Forensic Science HN Sports Medicine & Athletic Injury Senior Experience
Getting into the Medical Science academy Acceptance Criteria 1. Recommendation from Middle School Science & Math Teachers 2. NJASK 7 Scores – (Advanced Proficiency preferred) 3. Formal Application Process Including Essays 4. Passed 8th grade Algebra I and Advanced Science with a minimum of a B average. or A in 8th grade math and science
Medical Science Academy Additional Information 1. Visit High School Science Webpage - MSA website for application and information – March 18th, 2013 2. Application deadline is April 23rd, 2013 (By the 2:00pm on that day all applications must be submitted to your school’s Main Office) 3. Should additional meetings be necessary students previously accepted into the academy will be notified via email. 4. The Medical Science Academy carries a 20% weighted average. This is weighted average is contingent upon continued enrollment in the MSA.