Medical University of South Carolina
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Program starts
May 1, 2027 · 194 days
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About the program
Overview
Mission statement
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. Graduates 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
Program features
MUSC is an academic health sciences center, and the PAS program benefits from the vast resources available from the university including access to interprofessional experiences and simulation technology. Students in the PAS program may also support free clinics in the Charleston community. In addition to our outstanding resources and opportunities for student involvement outside the classroom, we have dedicated faculty who pride themselves in their students' success.
Clinical rotations
The curriculum includes nine clinical rotations across seven core specialties—pediatrics, women’s health, mental health, surgery, emergency medicine, internal medicine, and family medicine—supplemented by an Adjunct Clinical Experience and an elective rotation.
- Credentials offered
- Master's degree (not Master's of Public Health)
- Doctorate offered
- No
- On-campus housing
- No
- CASPA participant
- Yes
The numbers
At a glance
PANCE 2-yr avg
90.0%
First-time pass rate
Class size
97
Cohort
Resident tuition
$58,038
Total program
Min GPA
3.00
Required
Student:faculty
6.9:1
Plan ahead
Critical dates
- Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026Sep 1, 2026Application deadlinePassed
- Sep 1, 2026CASPA verification duePassed
- Checked against the PAEA Program Directory on Apr 4, 2026Sep 1, 2026Supplemental duePassed
- May 1, 2027Program starts194 days
The process
Admissions
Updated Apr 4, 2026
Program requirements
- Min overall GPA
- 3.00
- Min prerequisite GPA
- 3.00
- Healthcare experience
- Not required
- Shadowing
- Not Required
Interview format
Traditional Interview; Group Interview; Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
On-site required · Traditional Interview; Group Interview; Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
Application style
Single decision date
Supplemental application required
Required tests
Letters of recommendation — minimum 3
Employee/Supervisor; PA; Physician; Other health care provider
Acceptance policies
None
The bill
Costs
Updated Apr 4, 2026
Supplemental fee waiver: Not available
This program has separate tuition rates for resident and non-resident students.
Total cost of attendance
1 recorded cost estimate
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Source: chp.musc.edu
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Coursework
Prerequisites
Coursework policies
8 recorded policy fields
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Source: chp.musc.edu
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Behavioral Science
1 required course.
- Psychology
Math
1 required course.
- Statistics or Biostatistics
Other
1 required course.
- Medical Terminology
Science
7 required courses.
- Biology, includes lab
- General Chemistry, includes lab
- Human Anatomy, includes lab
- Human Physiology, includes lab
- Microbiology, includes lab
- Organic Chemistry
- Biochemistry
Course requirement details
10 prerequisite records
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Source: chp.musc.edu
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Admitted students
Class profile
Admissions and outcomes
6 recorded admissions, faculty and outcome fields across this program page
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Outcomes
PANCE pass rates
Latest first-time pass rate (2025): 95.0%
Two-year average: 90.0%
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5 years of PANCE results
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Source: chp.musc.edu
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Track record
Accreditation history
- First accredited
- 1995/10/01
- Last continued
- March 2023
- Next review
- January 2033
- January 2026Progress Report
The commission did not accept the report addressing the revised and resubmitted modified self-study report. The ARC-PA will pay special attention to the areas described in the report during the next validation review in 2033.
- June 2025Progress Report
The commission accepted the report providing evidence of how the program makes admission decisions in accordance with the published practices of the institution and program for selection of applicants after the interview process is completed to compose a class of 70% in state students and 30% out of state students.
- March 2025Progress Report
The commission did not accept the report addressing 5th edition Standard C1.03 modified self-study report. The program received a Warning Letter regarding its ability to accurately and succinctly document its self-assessment process.
- September 2024Progress Report
The commission reviewed and more information requested of the report providing evidence of how the program makes admission decisions in accordance with the published practices of the institution and program for selection of applicants after the interview process is completed to compose a class of 70% in state students and 30% out of state students.
- June 2024Progress Report
The commission reviewed and more information requested of the report providing evidence of institutional support for program faculty assessment, admission decisions, clinical procedure description, and preceptor evaluation process.
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Where this data comes from
- chp.musc.edu/programs/master-science-physician-assis…ies-residentialUpdated Apr 17, 2026
Last updated: Apr 17, 2026
Directory facts are sourced from the PAEA directory.