Address & Contact
Our Address
Medical University of South Carolina Education and Student Life 171 Ashley Avenue Charleston , SC 29425
GPS
32.783918391151, -79.946776242898
Telephone
Medical University of South Carolina PA Program Mission Statement
The mission of the MUSC Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program is to graduate highly competent physician assistants who are compassionate, demonstrate cultural humility, and are attuned to the primary health care needs of the people of South Carolina and beyond. They will be prepared to: Provide quality, evidence based, patient-centered health care as integral members of interdisciplinary health care teams Advocate for the physician assistant profession Help meet the health care needs of the larger community through education, research, and service
PA PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
- Accredited Status: Continuing Accreditation
- Campus Location: Charleston, South Carolina
- Degrees Offered: Masters
- Class Start Month: May
- Class Duration: 27 months
- Class Capacity: 97 students
- Decision Criteria: Matched to mission academic ability and understanding role of physician assistant, personal interview, personal statement
- Seat Deposit: $500
- International Students: Accepted
- TOEFL: Not Required
TUITION
- Resident tuition: $57,918
- Nonresident tuition: $103,509
PANCE PASS RATE
- First-time PANCE pass rate: 87%
- Five year first-time PANCE pass rate: 87%
APPLICATION INFORMATION
- Caspa Participant: Yes
- Application Deadline: September
- Supplemental Application: Required
- CASPA Deadline Type: Verified
- Fee: $80
GPA
- Overall GPA: 3.0
- Science GPA: No Minimum
- Prereq GPA: 3.0
- Average Applicant GPA Accepted:
- Overall: 3.74
- Prerequisite: 3.79
- Prerequisite GPA: Minimum grade of C required for all prerequisites
- Prerequisite completion: must be completed within 10 year(s)
EXPERIENCE
- Healthcare Experience Hours: Recommended
SHADOWING
EVALUATIONS
- Three recommendation letters required (view program website for evaluator requirements)
GRE
- See Program Website
CASPer
- CASPer Not Required
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PA-CAT
- PA-CAT Not Required
- For more information on PA-CAT click here