Doctor of Occupational Therapy - Residential (OTD)
Launch your career with MUSC’s immersive, evidence-based, residential Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree program.
Academic Programs
Transform your future with flexible, high-impact health professions programs built for real-world practice and leadership in health care.
The College of Health Professions offers 14 academic degrees through a variety of program formats, including entry-level, post-professional, residential and hybrid. Our programs are renowned for the quality of the curriculum and our award-winning faculty, with many ranking among the top 20% of programs according to U.S. News & World Report.
Our college has the largest student body and offers the widest range of programs of any college at MUSC. We offer bachelor's, master's, doctorate, and Ph.D. degree programs through traditional and online/hybrid education as well as certificate programs and physical therapy residency education.
Programs
Program prerequisites, application deadlines, and admissions information varies by program.
Residential Programs
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Residential (DPT)
Learn more about how MUSC's residential DPT program equips students with clinical expertise and licensure readiness for a thriving PT career.
Master of Science in Cardiovascular Perfusion (MS-CVP)
Learn more about the residential MS in Cardiovascular Perfusion program that combines simulation, clinical rotations and high certification success.
Master of Science in Pathologists' Assistant Studies (MSPATH)
Earn your MS in Pathologists’ Assistant Studies at MUSC. Gain expert skills in surgical and autopsy pathology to support accurate diagnoses.
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies - Residential (MSPAS)
Advance your career with MUSC’s MS in Physician Assistant Studies, offering interprofessional training, clinical excellence and community impact.
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP)
Advance your clinical career with MUSC’s residential MS in Speech-Language Pathology, blending cutting-edge training and community impact.
Doctor of Philosophy in Health & Rehabilitation Science (Ph.D.)
Advance as a scholar through MUSC’s Doctor of Philosophy in Health and Rehabilitation Science.
Online & Hybrid Programs
Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Studies (BSHCS)
This online bachelor’s degree is designed for transfer students as a pathway to graduate school and health care career advancement. Learn more.
Doctor of Health Administration - Hybrid (DHA)
Ambitious health care professionals are given the opportunity to turn prior experience into opportunities to teach, shape public policy, and lead organizations.
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice - Post-Baccalaureate (DNAP-PB)
Prepare for leadership in anesthesia with MUSC’s post-baccalaureate DNAP program designed for dedicated future CRNAs.
Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice - Post-Master's (DNAP-PM)
A post-master’s Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice program for CRNAs that already hold a master’s degree in nurse anesthesia or a related field.
Doctor of Occupational Therapy - Hybrid (OTD)
An immersive, geographically flexible pathway to becoming an occupational therapist.
Occupational Therapy Doctorate - Post-Professional (PPOTD)
This post-professional occupational therapy doctorate program is an advanced clinical degree for OTRs with goals of educational and professional advancement.
Doctor of Physical Therapy - Hybrid (DPT)
Discover a geographically flexible way to earn a nationally-ranked DPT degree from MUSC.
Master in Health Administration (MHA)
Advance your health care leadership and management career with MUSC’s CAHME-accredited hybrid Master in Health Administration program.
Master in Health Administration - Online (MHA)
The CAHME-accredited online MHA program develops working health care professionals by providing the needed knowledge and skills for advancement in the health care industry.
Master of Science in Extracorporeal Science (MS-ECS)
The Master of Science in Extracorporeal Science (MS-ECS) provides students with the cognitive knowledge and application of extracorporeal technology.
Master of Science in Genetic Counseling (MSGC)
The Master of Science in Genetic Counseling program is an online hybrid program that prepares students to be capable of practicing in a variety of settings.
Master of Science in Health Informatics (MSHI)
Explore the growing field of health informatics. Study the collection, organization, and application of information in health care and medical research.
Physical Therapy Residency Programs
Geriatric Physical Therapy Residency
Promote optimal aging through movement. This hybrid program blends clinical experience and mentoring with online and in-person didactic work.
Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency
The Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency currently offers opportunities for physical therapists working in the neurologic rehabilitation setting.
Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency
An accredited post-professional orthopedic residency. Graduates will be prepared to sit for the Orthopedic Physical Therapy Specialist Certification (OCS) Exam.
Pediatric Physical Therapy Residency
With MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital, out-patient pediatric clinics, and SC Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND).
Certificate Programs
Health Coach Training Program
The MUSC National Board-Certified Health Coach Training & Education Program is the only health coach training in South Carolina accredited by the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) and sponsored by an academic health system, this comprehensive program integrates evidence-based curriculum with hands-on training.