MS Physician Assistant Studies at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

Fill a vital and growing role on a health care team as a physician assistant, a licensed medical provider that conducts exams, diagnoses and treats illnesses, writes prescriptions and so much more. Become a practicing physician assistant through both classroom and hands-on training. Enjoy learning in a highly supportive and personalized experience thanks to our small student-to-faculty ratio.

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

What you will study

Our seven semesters include a strong science foundation in physiology, human gross anatomy and genetics, along with the pathophysiology of diseases, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, and pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment options. It's a systems-based instructional approach to clinical medicine with a strong focus on primary care training.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Physician Assistant.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions (University of South Carolina Academic Bulletin): An applicant must have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university located within the United States. Undergraduate coursework should include: Program Summary Requirements Credit Hours Human Anatomy and Physiology-Lecture 6 Human Anatomy and Physiology-Lab 2 Genetics 3 General Chemistry-Lecture 6 General Chemistry-Lab 2 Organic Chemistry-Lecture and Lab 4 Microbiology 3 Introductory Psychology or higher 3 Statistics 3 Medical Terminology (or can be certificate) 1 Admission is determined by the PA Program Admissions Committee which consists of the PA Program Director, Medical Director and program faculty. Criteria examined include an appraisal of courses taken, grades achieved, letters of recommendation, scores on the GRE and the applicant’s personal narrative. Preference is given for South Carolina residents, University of South Carolina alumni, United...

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. The Moore School of Business, the Arnold School of Public Health and the College of Nursing use their own applications; the Moore School charges an additional $50 application fee for graduate programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/applications/index.php

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