1. Medical Science Academy
MSA

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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 .
4. The Medical Science Academy carries a 20% weighted average. This is weighted average is contingent upon continued enrollment in the MSA.