College of Health Professions

Compassion Through Research & Innovation

How can we advance health care? At the Medical University of South Carolina’s largest and most diverse college, we routinely examine our role and purpose within the world. We find our answer at the source—research. Ideas from our distinguished team impact the therapies patients receive and form the foundation of our academic programs. We train our students not just to do and deliver but to lead through compassionate, responsive care that ultimately uplifts their communities.

We also acknowledge that collaboration fosters more dynamic solutions. In turn, we cultivate partnerships across MUSC’s colleges and with MUSC Health to push the boundaries of what’s possible and transform population health in the process.

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Across online, hybrid, and on-campus offerings, U.S. News & World Report ranks our programs in occupational therapy, physical therapy, nurse anesthesia, and health administration among the country’s best. Discover how you can shape patient and population health through 13 diverse bachelor’s to doctoral-level programs emphasizing collaboration, clinical experience, and creative solutions.

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Prepare to face new challenges. Uncover results that influence patient care delivery. To see how you can impact the current and future healthcare landscape, review prerequisites and more admission requirements before you complete your application.

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Collaborative Research

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We aim to spark intellectual discoveries through research into speech, occupational, and physical therapies, health economics, and health services. Understand how our ideas and questions affect the care patients receive and graduate a new generation of forward-looking health scientists and leaders.

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“ The MUSC MHA Program exceeded all of my expectations. Regardless of the area of health administration someone chooses to pursue, this program provides a challenging and enjoyable environment that prepares students to begin their professional careers. ”

Parker Rhoden, MHA Class of 2017

Parker Rhoden

“ The PT faculty are incredible. They made the transition from student to clinician feel natural. They challenge my ability to clinically reason when seeing patients in the CARES clinic so that I’ll be confident treating my own patients one day. ”

Connor Champine, DPT Class of 2020

Conor Champine

“ The first time I met the AFN faculty they welcomed me with open arms. I knew they were invested in me and would be able to teach me, lead me, and mold me into a successful CRNA. ”

Kendall Cole, BSN, RN, DNAP Class of 2021

Kendall Cole

“ As a full-time ICU nurse, the online Master of Science in Health Informatics program was a great option for me. The small class sizes, along with the on-campus sessions, help to establish real relationships with my professors and my classmates. ”

Shi’Tremer Thompson, MSHI Class of 2019

ShiTremer Thompson

“ The reputation and beautiful city of Charleston are what drew me to the MUSC Physician Assistant program, but the caring faculty and endless opportunities to learn and grow are what kept me here. It’s been an incredible journey becoming a PA at MUSC. ”

Dustin Hayes, PA Class of 2019

Dustin Hayes

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