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Gaining admission to Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.7 and an average MCAT score of 512.

📊 STATISTICS

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine applicants:

Average GPA: 3.7

Average MCAT: 512

Competitiveness: Moderately Competitive

Note: Competitiveness is assessed based on the school's acceptance rate, average MCAT, and average GPA.

💸 TUITION

Affording medical school can be tough, often requiring students to take on significant loans. Information about the yearly tuition for Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition: $28000

Out-of-State Tuition: $47000

For more information about tuition at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, visit the following link: https://education.musc.edu/students/enrollment/financial-aid/financial-aid-application-process/cost-of-attendance/medicine

😀 FRIENDLINESS

Some schools prefer in-state candidates, while others are more receptive to out-of-state or international applicants. View our school "friendliness" scores for Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine below:

🏠 IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness: Very Friendly

🚗 OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State: Yes

Out-of-State Friendliness: Neutral

✈️ INTERNATIONAL

Accepts Canadian: No

Accepts International: No

International Friendliness: Not Friendly

Note: Most schools will be labelled "Neutral" for In-State Friendlines because they don't have a strong bias for in-state applicants compared to out-of-state applicants. In other words, we believe these schools view In-State and Out-State applicants more or less equally. Schools labelled as "Out-of-State Friendly / Very Friendly" have a high proportion of their class filled with Out-of-State applicants.

⭐️ MISSION STATEMENT

It is always important to read and understand a medical school's mission statement before applying. Often, you will find out what the medical school stands for, and if you fit in with the general "vibe" of the medical school. However, being honest, most medical schools have the same run-of-the-mill mission statement as everybody else. Anyways, you can be the judge. Below you can find the mission statement for Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine:

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine Mission Statement:

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is South Carolina’s only comprehensive academic health sciences system. Our purpose is to preserve and optimize human life in South Carolina and beyond. MUSC provides an interprofessional environment for learning, discovery, and healing through (1) education of health care professionals and biomedical scientists, (2) research in the health sciences, and (3) provision of comprehensive health care.

For more information on the mission statement for Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, visit the following link: https://web.musc.edu/about/mission

🤷‍♂️ SITUATIONAL JUDGEMENT TESTS

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine does not require the completion of either the CASPer® nor the AAMC PREview™ examinations.

CASPer®: No

AAMC PREview™: No

📅 DATES, DEADLINES, AND FEES

Throughout your application cycle, there are many dates to be cognizant of in order to ensure the successful completion of your application.

Primary Application Deadline: November 1

Secondary Application Deadline: August 31

Secondary Application Deadline: $100

Note: The primary application deadline refers to when your primary application (i.e., the initial AMCAS/AACOMAS/TMDSAS application) needs to be completed. Please be aware that there are processing times associated with primary applications—for instance, there can be a several week processing time associated with verifying your acadmic transcripts when initially submitting the AMCAS application. Upon receipt of the primary application, most schools will then shortly send you a secondary application with targeted essay questions relevant to the specific school.

The secondary application deadline is the final day for all your application materials to be together, which includes submitting the secondary essays, all letters of recommendation, all test scores, etc. Sometimes, schools may have earlier deadlines for letters of recommendation. However, note that for the vast majority of schools it is best to submit your secondary application as soon as possible: within 2 weeks of receiving the secondary application is a good rule-of-thumb.

Below are some other helpful dates:

Interview Cycle Start: NA

Interview Cycle End: NA

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📚 PREREQUISITE COURSES

Most schools have a list of prerequisite courses that you need to have completed before matriculating. View information provided for Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine below:

Interpreting Semester Hours

Typically,

3 Semester Hours = A single semester-long course = 1 or 2 quarters

4 Semester Hours = A single semester-long course + associated lab unit

6 Semester Hours = Two semester-long courses = 3 quarters

8 Semester Hours = Two semester-long courses + two associated lab units

⚙️ PHYSICS

Semester Hours:

Lab?

Required

Strongly recommended: 2 semesters of Physics w/ lab.

🧪 CHEMISTRY

GenChem = General Chemistry

OChem = Organic Chemistry

Biochem = Biochemistry

GenChem Semester Hours:

GenChem Lab?

Required

OChem Semester Hours:

OChem Lab?

Required

Biochem Semester Hours:

Biochem Lab?

Not Required

Strongly recommended: 2 semesters of General Chemistry w/ lab. 1 to 2 semesters of Organic Chemistry w/ lab. Exposure to Biochemistry.

🫀 BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:

GenBio Lab?

Required

HL Bio Semester Hours:

HL Bio Lab?

Not Required

Strongly recommended: 2 semesters of General Biology w/ lab. Exposure to Anatomy, Cell Biology, Embryology, Genetics, Physiology, Immunology.

🔍 HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

✍️ ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

Writing intensive courses recommended.

📈 MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:

Statistics Semester Hours:

Statistics and other college-level math recommended.

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

SOURCE: https://medicine.musc.edu/education/medical-students/admissions/criteria

🎓 SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine below:

MD+PhD (MSTP - Medical Scientist Training Program):

Yes

MD+MPH (Public Health):

MD+MBA (Business, Healthcare Administration):

MD+JD (Law):

MD+MA (Master of Arts):

MD+MS (Master of Science):

📲 CONTACT INFORMATION

View contact information (phone and email) available to contact Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine below:

CONTACT #1

Title

E-mail

com-admissions@musc.edu

Phone

CONTACT #2

Title

E-mail

Phone

📝 SECONDARY APPLICATION ESSAY PROMPTS

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine.

Please discuss your primary interest in attending the Medical University of South Carolina. (2000 characters)

We desire to train students and physicians to work with the diverse patients of our state and nation. Please share any important aspects of your background, identity, and/or experiences that have impacted your ability to relate to and work with diverse communities and patient populations. (3000 characters)

For re-applicants: If you are a re-applicant, please describe what you have done since last applying (i.e. your activities, involvement, preparedness, etc.) to strengthen your candidacy for medical school. (2000 characters)

For out-of-state applicants: If you are not a legal resident of South Carolina, please describe in detail your strong Close Ties to South Carolina. Close Ties are defined as: (1) Having lived in SC for multiple years, (2) Parents who currently live full-time in SC, (3) Completed the majority of your education in SC (i.e. enrolled in or graduate of an undergraduate and/or graduate degree from a South Carolina institution), (4) and/or Currently living in and/or working in South Carolina. (3000 characters)

🙋‍♀️ INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine.

If you could improve one thing about the new healthcare policy legislation, what would it be and why?

What are your thoughts on the current state of healthcare and how would you change it? Is healthcare a right or a privilege?

How do you handle stress?

Describe your leadership experiences.

What do you do for fun?

What do you believe is the biggest healthcare concern and how would you address it?

How would you contribute diversity to MUSC?

Can you share some of your strengths?

What national healthcare issue would you most want to fix?

How do you feel about healthcare reform?

Can you explain your research experience?

What do you like or dislike about healthcare reform?

Can you tell me about your clinical experiences?

What influenced your decision to pursue medicine rather than nursing?

Can you describe your involvement in extracurricular activities and what you enjoy doing in your free time?

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Can you tell me about your educational background and research experiences?

Why should MUSC pick you?

What is your biggest weakness?

Tell me about yourself.

What do you anticipate will be the biggest difficulty for you in medical school?

Who has inspired you to pursue medicine?

What would you do to be more of a leader in medical school?

Why are you interested in attending medical school?

How would you define success in your career as a physician?

Can you describe the research you are currently doing?

Why do you want to be a doctor and what sets you apart from other applicants?

What are your motivations for becoming a doctor?

Why do you want to pursue a career in medicine?

How well do you work in groups?

What are your thoughts on healthcare reform?

What are your hobbies?

Can you discuss your strengths and weaknesses?

(If you took gap years) Tell me about the work you are doing in your gap year before medical school.

What books have you read recently?

(If you are an out-of-state applicant) Why did you choose to apply to MUSC as an out-of-state applicant?

What unique qualities do you possess that would make you a good fit for MUSC?

Why are you specifically interested in medicine and MUSC?

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