Medical University Of South Carolina
Location and Contact Information
179 Ashley AveCharleston, SC 29425
USA
Main Tel: (843) 792-2300
Web Site
The campus is in a medium-sized city.
Overview
The Medical University of South Carolina, also known as MUSC, is a public university located in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. The university was established in 1824 as a small, private college for training physicians. MUSC is the sixth oldest continually operating school of medicine in the nation. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. MUSC is organized into the following academic divisions:
- College of Dental Medicine
- College of Graduate Studies
- College of Health Professions
- College of Medicine
- College of Nursing
- College of Pharmacy
- MUSC Medical Center
MUSC boasts of an active student life. The campus is home to several student clubs and organizations.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in medicine, nursing and emergency medicine, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- High faculty salary.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Medical schools and medical centers.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
Medical University Of South Carolina participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
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| Pell Grant | ||
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| State or Local Grant |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
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(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Medical University Of South Carolina:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science | North Chicago, IL | 1,790 |
| 2 | Midwestern University | Glendale, AZ | 1,787 |
| 3 | Rush University | Chicago, IL | 1,731 |
| 4 | Meredith College | Raleigh, NC | 2,250 |
| 5 | University of the Pacific | Stockton, CA | 6,251 |
| 6 | Butler University | Indianapolis, IN | 4,438 |
| 7 | Elizabethtown College | Elizabethtown, PA | 2,311 |
| 8 | SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn | Brooklyn, NY | 1,613 |
| 9 | Allegheny College | Meadville, PA | 2,125 |
| 10 | Alma College | Alma, MI | 1,382 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 292 | 13 |
| First-professional degree | 268 | 3 |
| Bachelor | 194 | 3 |
| Doctorate | 107 | 12 |
| Post-master's certificate | 7 | 8 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 2 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 165 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 339 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 160 |
Students
Student enrollment was 2,528 in 2009-2010 (1,988 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 13% of enrolled students, graduate students are 45%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 42%.
Students under 25 years old represent 43% of the student body. About 6% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Medical University Of South Carolina offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Research/Scholarship & Professional Practice).
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education and medical degrees.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
- Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
- Physician Assistant
MEDICINE
- Advanced General Dentistry (Cert, MS, PhD)
- Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
- Medical Scientist (MS, PhD)
- Medicine (MD)
- Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD)
- Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
- Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
- Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing
- Nurse Anesthetist
- Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery
- Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
- Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
- Nursing
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
- Pediatric Nurse/Nursing
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
SCIENCE
- Animal Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Biomedical Sciences
- Biometry/Biometrics
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences
- Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
- Pathology/Experimental Pathology
- Pharmacology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Physical Therapy/Therapist