Education at MUSC

At the Medical University of South Carolina, we're intensely committed to innovation. We see healthcare as a boundless force of change and imbue this message throughout all degree programs, research, and outreach. This mission fuels everything we do—from attracting top-tier faculty and researchers to emphasis on community service in clinical assignments to the discoveries that unfurl in our laboratories and startups.

Become a part of that change. We encourage you to challenge the impossible while seeking answers and developing unique solutions. Your knowledge and inquisitiveness have the power to transform, and here, we translate our advancements into improved patient care at local to global levels, whether directly through our clinics or research that shapes new treatments, medications, or devices. Learn more about how our determined, multifaceted drive toward innovation and leadership empowers all—our students, our faculty, and the world.

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Student Life

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3,189

Students Across 6 Colleges

59%

Alumni Contribute to the Economy of South Carolina

1,499

Full-time Faculty

Our Programs

Pursue your calling here. Train for an influential, forward-looking career in one of our professional, research, clinical, health administration, nursing, public health, or rehabilitation sciences programs, take the next step with a residency, or explore the possibilities of medicine and the sciences.

Degrees & Programs

Gain the skills and experiences to impact your community and increase health outcomes with a bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, or post-doctoral degree from MUSC.

Residencies & Fellowships

Progress onto the next stage through a residency where you’ll work with patients, strive to improve care, and strengthen your leadership.

Pathway Programs

Imagine your future impact through MUSC’s programs geared toward high school and college students considering a career in STEM or a health sciences field.

Why MUSC?

We have always been trailblazers. We established the first medical school in the South, and we are home to South Carolina’s only dental college. Our pioneering spirit leads us toward experimentation, discovery, and advancement. All of this is achieved by embracing our institution’s values of collaboration, innovation, compassion, respect, and integrity.

Our Faculty

As leaders in their respective fields, our faculty guide research and support MUSC Health’s clinical operations and bring these insights into the classroom.

Clinical Experience

These essential assignments reinforce what’s introduced in the classroom and help you envision your role in assisting patients and improving health outcomes.

Research

Research defines many of our programs and our overall approach to health. Learn about our advancements in cancer, addiction science, drug discoveries, and more.

Innovation

Driving innovation in education, research, and healthcare, we foster a culture of intrapreneurship and entrepreneurship to create real-world impact.

Collaboration

Collaboration, combined with the unique experiences of faculty, staff, and students, enhances outcomes in education, research, and patient care.

Impact

From FDA approvals to the wide-reaching efforts of our Center for Global Health, our impact can be seen through all levels education and patient care.

Admissions

Don’t just imagine your impact — realize your potential to influence and lead health outcomes at MUSC. Review all prerequisites and admission requirements before you apply.

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Our Colleges

Varied goals coalesce into a single purpose—to provide a space for discoveries and equip the next generation of health professionals to spark change in their respective disciplines.

College of Dental Medicine

Since its founding more than 50 years ago, the College of Dental Medicine has grown into one of the most respected dental colleges in the country.

College of Graduate Studies

Our programs provide training in discipline-specific content, research ethics, critical thinking, the scientific method, and communication.

College of Health Professions

We improve the health of populations by developing and inspiring health scientists and leaders through 12 different academic programs.

College of Medicine

Through education, patient care, and research, we are setting the course for the future of medicine in our state while also making a global impact.

College of Nursing

For more than 140 years, we have prepared nurses who care for, cure, and improve the health of individuals, families, and communities.

College of Pharmacy

Our program has a rich history of leadership in pharmacy education and practice, research and discovery, and community stewardship.

Financial Aid

We want to see you succeed and accomplish what you set out to do. Our financial aid packages support your endeavors. Explore types of aid, find all forms, and get information about using VA benefits.

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Explore Our Campus

Step into our dynamic academic community through a virtual tour that showcases the spaces where groundbreaking research, transformative learning, and life-changing collaboration take place. From state-of-the-art medical and research facilities to inspiring outdoor spaces in the heart of historic Charleston, explore how MUSC is shaping the future of health care, discovery, and education.

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