Applying to the MS in Health Informatics Program

Requirements

To be admitted to the MSHI program, applicants must:

• Complete the MUSC MSHI admission application through the MUSC Office of Enrollment Management.
• Three reference forms from individuals who can comment on your professional background, academic capabilities, and motivation. (Applicants provide the email address of three individuals on the application, and the recommendation form is electronically sent to those individuals to complete.) **Effective for the Spring 2026 and future applications, references will not be required to apply, but may be requested by the program if an applicant's GPA is below 3.0.**
• 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 will 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 a GPA of 3.0 or higher in course work relevant to the proposed area of graduate study. Applicants with a GPA below 3.0 are still encouraged to apply. Applicants may be asked to provide additional materials, such as letters of recommendation, or to participate in an admissions interview, to gauge their potential for success. 

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 specialist 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)

Distance Education Information

MUSC has been approved by South Carolina to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance education. Currently, MUSC accepts applications to the Master of Science in Health Informatics from students who live in all states.

To learn more please see the Office of Institutional Effectiveness' State Authorization page.

Application Process

In addition to the application itself, the applicant must complete supplemental materials specific to this program. These forms are 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.

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