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DNAP Nurse Anesthesia at University of South Carolina

University of South Carolina, United States

Programme overview

Become a vital part of the health care team for patients in surgery. Our fully accredited program delivers personal attention along your journey to achieve the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) certification. A nurse anesthesia program within the South Carolina School of Medicine means you'll receive the best possible career preparation.

Faculty: Floyd School of Medicine  |  Duration: 114 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Build upon your nursing bachelor's degree or nursing associate's degree plus science bachelor's degree. Begin online for two semesters then join us on campus. Study foundational anesthesia concepts, leadership, crisis resource management and policy while completing simulation and clinical activities to enhance your acquisition of knowledge and skills.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions (University of South Carolina Academic Bulletin): Prerequisites must be met prior to an offer for an interview. Admission is competitive and students are chosen on the basis of their academic record, employment history and performance, character, and general fitness for the study of nurse anesthesia. To be accepted, the applicant must interview and demonstrate evidence of good physical health, emotional stability, and personality considered necessary for successful performance as a nurse anesthetist. Applicants to the Graduate Program in Nurse Anesthesia are recommended by an interview admissions committee composed of faculty from the USC Floyd School of Medicine, clinical coordinators, and nurse anesthesia students. Final decision for admission is made by program faculty in conjunction with the University of South Carolina Graduate School. Curriculum and Degree Requirements (114 Hours) Integration of clinical training with coursework...

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer terms; Fall applications open the prior September, Spring applications open in January and Summer applications open in May.

The graduate application fee is $50 per primary application, reinstated effective August 1, 2026. Deadlines are programme-specific and listed per programme on the Degree Programs and Application Requirements pages.

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