Pathway & Partnership Programs
We partner with technical and four-year colleges throughout South Carolina to create opportunities for students interested in pursuing advanced education at MUSC.
Clemson & MUSC accelerated pathway programs
The Clemson and MUSC Accelerated Pathway Programs are designed to reduce total student tuition burden and to encourage Clemson’s most talented students to stay in South Carolina.
Students interested in learning more about MUSC’s Accelerated Pathways should contact the Clemson Health Professions Advising Office (HPA) at cuhpa@clemson.edu.
Available programs
3 years at Clemson + 2.8 years at MUSC programs:
- Accelerated Pathway to the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
- Accelerated Pathway to Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
3 years at Clemson + 2 years at MUSC programs
- Accelerated Pathway to the Master in Health Administration (MHA)
- Accelerated Pathway to the MS in Cardiovascular Perfusion (MS-CVP)
How it works: The MUSC Accelerated Pathway programs are very competitive. Students not accepted into an MUSC pathway program may be encouraged (by MUSC) to apply via the normal process. Students will not have a disadvantage in the normal application process but will complete their baccalaureate at Clemson prior to any transition to MUSC. Interested students should review the timelines posted on the Clemson HPA Office website, then request an advising appointment to discuss MUSC’s programs and the necessary steps to proceed. All students are required to meet with HPA prior to applying for any MUSC program offered through the accelerated pathways program.
Coastal Carolina & MUSC accelerated pathway programs
The Coastal Carolina University and MUSC Accelerated Pathway Programs are designed to reduce total student tuition burden and to encourage Coastal Carolina’s most talented students to stay in South Carolina. Students interested in learning more about MUSC’s Accelerated Pathways should contact Coastal Carolina’s Conway Medical Center College Advising Center.
Available programs
3 years at Coastal Carolina + 2.8 years at MUSC programs:
- Accelerated Pathway to the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
- Accelerated Pathway to Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
How it works: The MUSC Accelerated Pathway programs are very competitive. Students not accepted into an MUSC pathway program may be encouraged (by MUSC) to apply via the normal process. Students will not have a disadvantage in the normal application process but will complete their baccalaureate at Coastal Carolina prior to any transition to MUSC. Interested students should review the timelines posted on Coastal Carolina’s Advising Center website, then request an advising appointment to discuss MUSC’s programs and the necessary steps to proceed. All students are required to meet with their advisor prior to applying for any MUSC program offered through the accelerated pathways program.