Applying to the MS in Extracorporeal Science Program

The Master of Science in Extracorporeal Science (MS-ECS) is only for individuals wishing to practice as a perfusionist outside of the United States. If you are seeking employment as a perfusionist in the United States, we encourage you to learn more about our Master of Science in Cardiovascular Perfusion program.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
  • Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or above in all college work
  • Prerequisites (19 of 27 hours must be completed to apply)
  • 27 hours of prerequisite courses must be completed before the program's start date
    • Prerequisite Courses Hours
    Mathematics (6 hours recommended) 3
    Statistics 3
    Anatomy and Physiology (includes lab) 8
    Chemistry (includes lab) 8
    Medical Terminology 1
    Physics (includes lab) 4
    Total 27
    Here is a guide of Frequently Approved Prerequisites.

Please note: The Office of Enrollment Management is able to offer unofficial transcript evaluations from March 1st - June 30th. Please call Enrollment Management at 843-792-2536 to speak with an admissions specialist or email at oesadmis@musc.edu.

International Students

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required for admissions for international students whose native language is not English. The TOEFL score will be evaluated in conjunction with other academic credentials. Acceptable communication skills including reading comprehension, oral communication, and writing are required.

Foreign Institutions

Academic records from foreign institutions must be provided in English and must be certified or validated as true by a university or government official. Most programs at MUSC require that transcripts be evaluated by professional agencies and submitted to MUSC in unopened envelopes showing the equivalency of work completed outside the United States. Applicants should contact the admissions specialists for their program of interest to see if the program requires professional transcript evaluations.

The following websites provide more information about professional transcript evaluation agencies:

Application Process

In addition to the application itself the applicant must complete the supplemental materials. These forms are available in a PDF format within the application and are also sent through email once an application is submitted. Applicants are required to submit official transcripts from each post-secondary school attended and all materials must be received by the application deadline.

Application Checklist

  1. Confirm prerequisites
  2. Complete university application
  3. Minimal Skills Form
  4. Application fee
  5. Official transcripts from all colleges attended
  6. Three letters of reference
  7. Shadow Log (PDF)
  8. Academic Plan Form

Please note: All above information must be received on or before the application deadline before an admission decision can be made. It is the applicant's responsibility to review the progress of his/her application by visiting the progress portal.

Use of Marijuana and/or CBD Products

Marijuana is a Schedule 1 drug and is illegal to purchase in South Carolina. Apart from a narrow and limited scope of codified/documented medical exceptions, it is illegal for individuals to use marijuana/tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in South Carolina. Although cannabidiol (CBD) products may be purchased and used in South Carolina, please be aware that CBD products may contain higher levels of THC than represented on packaging and use of CBD products can result in a positive drug screen for THC/marijuana. Be aware that current drug testing methods cannot accurately ascertain the origins of THC metabolites (i.e., whether from marijuana or CBD products). Your academic program has the authority to conduct random and/or scheduled drug testing; if your test result is reported as positive for THC metabolites (even if you only used a CBD product), your ability to be accepted into the program, progress in the program, and/or successfully complete the program may be negatively impacted.

Application Deadlines

Start Term Application Type Available Deadline
Fall 2022 Regular Sept. 15, 2021
 March 31, 2022

Interview Dates

After the application process is completed, qualified applicants may be invited for a virtual interview at the end of February through early March.

Acceptances Offered

Offers will be sent in March/April.