Applying to the BS in Healthcare Studies Program

Program Objectives

Through the program, students will develop an understanding of the determinants of health; develop creative and innovative health interventions for a variety of patient populations; understand the strengths and limitations of research to interpret health data; and apply ethical and professional standards and values to health professions practice. These objectives are based on the necessary skills to obtain employment in a health promotion field or provide students who apply to graduate programs with a broader perspective of health.

Requirements

1. A minimum of 72 credit hours, including all general education requirements.
   • Including Probability and Statistics (or the equivalent Math course). This is a course prerequisite for the program.
2. Applicants must submit official transcripts from all colleges attended.
3. A preferred minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
4. A résumé as outlined in the university application.
5. Two professional or academic references who can comment on the applicant’s capabilities and motivation. Recommendations from friends and/or family members are not accepted.
6. An essay as outlined in the university application.
7. Completed the university application.

Application Process

For program details applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Lauren Gellar, Director of the Division of Healthcare Studies, by email at gellar@musc.edu or by phone at (843) 792-2210. 

In addition to the application itself, the applicant must complete supplemental materials. Applicants are required to submit official transcripts for each and every post-secondary institution even if listed as transfer credit on another transcript. Details and any forms needed will be provided within the application and will also be sent by email after submission of the online application.

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)

Contact Information & Assistance

Pre-enrollment Costs

Application Fee: $50 (Required to submit online application)
Matriculation Fee: $100 (Due when accepting admissions offer)

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 Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Studies from students who live in all state.
• To learn more please see the Office of Institutional Effectiveness' State Authorization page.

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