Applying to the MS in Extracorporeal Science 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
• Three references
• 17 hours of prerequisite courses must be completed before the program's start date (*note: applicants will list courses "in progress" or "term/yr planned column(s) on the Prerequisite Course Requirements form).
• Using a maximum of 500 words, write a brief essay explaining your interest in the MS in Extracorporeal Science program, past related experiences, and why you believe you are a good candidate for the profession. Please also describe the resources you used in researching the perfusion as a career choice.

Here is a guide to the Frequently Approved Prerequisites. 

Please note: To speak with an admissions specialist about your coursework, please call 843-792-2536 or email 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:

• World Education Services (WES)
  
• International Education Research Foundation (IERF)

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. Essay Requirement

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.

Interview Dates

After the application process is completed, qualified applicants may be invited for a virtual interview.

Acceptances Offered

Offers will be sent as applications are reviewed. 

Scholarship Eligibility

MUSC offers scholarships for which you may be eligible. Some are awarded based on academic achievement; others are awarded based on community service, for example. However, the majority of scholarships awarded at MUSC are based on financial need. This means that these scholarships are only awarded to students who need some financial assistance to cover the cost of tuition and fees. If you would like to be considered for a financial need-based scholarship, you must have an up-to-date Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file. Make sure you list the Medical University of South Carolina on your FAFSA form, along with MUSC's code: 003438. We encourage you to submit your FAFSA as early as possible. It is recommended to submit your FAFSA in January if you plan to enroll in the fall.

Click here to visit our scholarship application system to view a complete listing of MUSC scholarships.

Application Deadlines