Applying to the MHA Residential Track

Requirements

To be admitted to the Residential MHA program, applicants must:

• Complete MUSC MHA application through the MUSC Office of Enrollment Management.
• Hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in this country or its equivalent from a foreign institution. Equivalency of international baccalaureate degrees wil be determined using World Education Services (wes.org) course-by-course transcript evaluations. Transcripts from ALL colleges attended  must be submitted to the MUSC Office of Enrollment Management,
• Demonstrate a strong overall academic record, with an incoming GPA of 3.0 or higher in previous collegiate coursework relevant to the proposed area of graduate study. They may be asked to provide additional materials, such as letters of recommendation, or to participate in an admissions interview, to gauges their potential for success.

• Three reference forms from individuals who can comment on the applicant’s professional background, academic capabilities, and motivation. References must be professional, personal references will not be accepted. Applicants provide the email address of 3 individuals on the application and the recommendation form is electronically sent to be completed.**Effective for the Fall 2026 applications, references will not be required to apply, but may be requested by the program.** 

   

• The following courses should be completed prior to starting the program: One undergraduate course in statistics and one undergraduate course in accounting. **Effective for the Fall 2026 and future applications, these courses will not be required.** 

International Applicants

MUSC’s MHA degree program is unable to admit international students requiring an F-1 visa. Applications will only be accepted from U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or those holding other valid nonimmigrant visa classifications that allow participation in lawful study while in the United States.

If you have any questions about your eligibility, please contact the MHA Student Services Coordinator, Mia Bradley at bradlmia@musc.edu, for clarification

Application Process

Applicants to the RMHA program at MUSC must complete: 

1. MUSC MHA supplemental university application through MUSC Office of Enrollment Management
2. In addition to the application itself, the applicant must complete supplemental instruction materials specific to the program to which they are applying. These forms are provided via email once an application has been submitted. Applicants are required to submit official transcripts from each post-secondary school attended, and all materials must be received by the application deadline.

*An application will not be considered complete unless all application materials are submitted prior to the application deadline. Application materials include official transcripts, reference forms, resume and essay.  

*Applicants will be notified of their application evaluation and admission decision within  2-4 weeks after all application materials have been received.

*Prerequisites may be in progress at time of application, but must be completed prior to matriculation at MUSC.

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