University of South Carolina SOM

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*Last updated March 2023

Deadlines

Application Deadline
09/01/2023
Supplemental Application
Yes
Supplemental Deadline
09/08/2023
Supplemental Application Fee
$50
Supplemental Application Fee Waiver
No
Deposit
$1,000
Deposit Refundable
No

Program Info

CASPA Member
Yes
Program Length in Months
27
Start Month
January
Part-time Option
No
Academic Terms
Semesters
Total Number of Terms
7
Program Credit Hours
114
Estimated Incoming Class Size
30

Program Matriculants by Gender

Female
22
Male
8
Non-Binary
-
Gender Unknown
-

Ethnicity of Program Matriculants by Number

American Indian or Alaskan Native
1
Asian
2
Black or African American
2
Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish
1
Native Hawaiin or Pacific Islander
-
White
24
Distance Campuses
No
On-Campus Housing
No
Primary Credentials
Master's degree (not Master's of Public Health)
Type of Masters
MSPAS: Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Undergraduate Pre-Professional Phase
No
Accept Transfer Students
No
Accept International Applicants
No
Only Accept Pre-Professional
No information provided
Special Tracks
No
Unique Program Features
Ultrasound Institute, High Fidelity Simulation Center, small class size, OSCE suites
Support for Veterans
<strong>Clinical partnerships</strong>: Partnerships with veteran organizations for rotations.;<strong>Special admission consideration</strong>: Processes that recognize military veterans.;<strong>SOC member</strong>: Institutional participation in the <a href="https://gosoced.org/">Service members Opportunity Colleges</a> programs;a consortium of colleges that recognizes the unique needs of veterans in achieving their educational goals. Many of these institutions offer special benefits;such as tuition reduction or credit for experiential learning.;<strong>Veteran faculty</strong>: Faculty members who have veteran status.;<strong>Yellow Ribbon program</strong>: Institutional participation in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/yellow_ribbon/yellow_ribbon_info_schools.asp">Yellow Ribbon Schools program</a>;a university-funded scholarship program for veterans.
Other Information
No information provided

Tuition

Separate Tuition Rates
Yes
Resident Tuition
$66,390
Non-Resident Tuition
$107,571

GPA Requirements

Minimum Overall GPA Required
No GPA minimum required
Minimum Overall Prerequisite GPA Required
3.00

Requirements & Prerequisites

Required Pre-requisite Courses:

  • Microbiology
  • Statistics
  • Medical Terminology
  • Organic Chemistry
  • General chemistry with lab
  • Human Anatomy and/or Human Physiology with lab
  • Introductory Psychology or Higher Level Psychology
Required Shadowing
Recommended
Required Health Care Experience
Required
Minimum Health Care Experience Hours
500
Required Direct Patient Care Experience
Required
Minimum Direct Patient Care Hours
No information provided
Virtual Experience Hours Accepted
No
Required Onsite Interview
Yes
Required Writing Sample
No
Required Personal Statement
Yes
Required References
No restrictions
Required Bachelor Degree
Yes
Required Standardized Tests
Graduate Record Examinations (will not accept MCAT)
Other Standardized Tests
No information provided
Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Score
153.21
Average Verbal Reasoning GRE Percentile
57.07
Average Analytical Writing GRE Score
4.17
Average Analytical Writing GRE Percentile
62.73
Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Score
152.79
Average Quantitative Reasoning GRE Percentile
47.04

Mission Statement

To educate and train competent, compassionate, and collaborative PAs to deliver patient centered care as part of an interprofessional team.