Medical University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Accelerated · Charleston, SC · school's own site (opens the school's website in a new tab)
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Prerequisites
The courses MUSC says you need before you start, as published on its own pages. Credits, labs, and minimum grades are shown where the school states them.
- 01Anatomy (standalone)Human AnatomyMay be met by a combined A&P I + A&P II sequence. Comparative anatomy is not accepted. It is one of the four science courses.
source · nursing.musc.edu
“Human Anatomy A survey course of the physical structure of human cells, tissues, and organs. This may be a stand-alone human anatomy course, or it may be a combined human anatomy and physiology course.”
credits4labrequiredmin gradeC - 02Physiology (standalone)Human PhysiologyMay be met by a combined A&P sequence. Comparative physiology is not accepted.
source · nursing.musc.edu
“Human Physiology A survey course of the function and regulation of the human body and physiological integration of the organ systems to maintain homeostasis.”
credits4labrequiredmin gradeC - 03Lifespan / Human Growth & DevelopmentLifespan Human Growth & DevelopmentCLEP or Excelsior exams taken after 2001 are accepted. A child development course does not count.
source · nursing.musc.edu
“Lifespan Human Growth & Development A survey course of theory and research concerned with human growth and development from conception/birth through senescence and death. A course in child development will not fulfill this requirement.”
credits3min gradeC - 04MicrobiologyMicrobiology
source · nursing.musc.edu
“Microbiology A survey course of morphology, structure, metabolism, and growth of microorganisms, including viruses, bacteria, protozoan, and parasites. Basic concepts of virology, epidemiology, and pathogenicity should be included. Must include a laboratory component.”
credits4labrequiredmin gradeC - 05NutritionNutrition
source · nursing.musc.edu
“Nutrition A survey course of the functions of the major nutrients (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, and minerals) and food sources of each.”
credits3min gradeC - 06OtherScience ElectivesA lab is preferred, not required. Biology, chemistry, or physics is preferred. It is one of the four science courses.
source · nursing.musc.edu
“Science Electives Biology, Chemistry, and Physics courses with a laboratory component are preferred.”
credits4min gradeC - 07StatisticsStatistics
source · nursing.musc.edu
“Statistics A course that emphasizes basic statistical concepts.”
credits3min gradeC - 08English CompositionEnglish Composition/CommunicationRequired only for applicants without a bachelor's degree.
source · nursing.musc.edu
“English Composition/Communication Coursework that emphasizes expository and critical writing and utilizes selected works of literature for analysis and composition topics. Can also include communication courses (interpersonal and public speaking).”
credits6min gradeC - 09Social Science (elective)Social Sciences and Humanities ElectivesRequired only for applicants without a bachelor's degree. Social science and humanities courses both count.
source · nursing.musc.edu
“Social Sciences and Humanities Electives College transfer coursework is acceptable including anthropology, psychology, sociology, geography, art, literature, philosophy, religion, music, history, theater, economics, political science, and government.”
credits15min gradeC - 10OtherGeneral ElectivesRequired only for applicants without a bachelor's degree. The program page says 14 credits; the Prerequisite Equivalencies page says 17. The program page value is used. Courses must be numbered 101 or higher.
source · nursing.musc.edu
“General Electives College transfer coursework (non-nursing) is acceptable.”
credits14min gradeC
Minimum prerequisite grade
C
source · nursing.musc.edu
“Earn a minimum grade of "C" in prerequisite coursework.”
In-progress coursework
Allowed. 3 of the 4 science courses (Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, science elective) must be done at application; all coursework must be done by enrollment.
source · nursing.musc.edu
“Coursework may be in progress at the time of application but must be completed by the initial date of enrollment. Three of the four required science courses must be completed at the time of application.”
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Do prerequisites expire?
Course age limit Not published. Confirm with the school.
Attempt limits Not published. Confirm with the school.
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GPA and grades
Minimum cumulative GPA for admission
3.0 preferred
Priority admission requires an overall GPA of 3.5+ and a prerequisite GPA of 3.8+.
source · nursing.musc.edu
“The preferred minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) is a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.”
Science GPA Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Is there an entrance exam?
Entrance exam Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Where can courses be taken?
Community college courses
SC Technical College courses appear on the frequently approved prerequisite list
source · nursing.musc.edu
“Students enrolled at South Carolina Technical Colleges and the College of Charleston must fulfill course prerequisites of their "home" institution, as well as the MUSC College of Nursing.”
Credit by exam
CLEP or Excelsior exams taken after 2001 are acceptable for Lifespan Human Growth & Development
Credit by exam is not addressed for any other prerequisite.
source · nursing.musc.edu
“The CLEP and Excelsior College exams taken after 2001 are acceptable.”
Online labs Not published. Confirm with the school.
Pass/fail Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Application deadlines and start dates
Upcoming cycles MUSC publishes. A date without a year on the school's page is noted rather than guessed.
Fall 2027 start · CharlestonDeadline Mar 15, 2027priority Jan 31, 2027Program start date not printed. Prerequisites must be completed by the initial date of enrollment.
source · nursing.musc.edu
“Fall 2027 Opens : Aug. 15, 2026 Priority deadline : Jan. 31, 2027 Final deadline : March 15, 2027”
NursingCAS
Yes, plus the MUSC Supplemental Application
source · nursing.musc.edu
“Submit the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) NursingCAS application as early as possible.”
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Cost
Tuition and fees as the school publishes them. Living costs vary; the source link has the full table.
Tuition per semester (2026-27)
$7,811 in-state; $14,515 out-of-state per semester
Fees per semester: lab $330, program $270. One-time fees: matriculation $485, testing/NCLEX prep $425.
source · nursing.musc.edu
“In-State Tuition | $7,811 | $7,811 | $7,811 | Out-of-State Tuition | $14,515 | $14,515 | $14,515 |”
Application fee
$50
NursingCAS fees are not stated.
source · nursing.musc.edu
“Application Fee (per application) | $50 |”
Out-of-state confirmation fee
$1,000, non-refundable, applied to first-semester tuition
source · nursing.musc.edu
“To secure a place in the program, all out-of-state students who matriculate are required to submit a one-time, non-refundable $1,000 confirmation fee .”
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Other requirements
What the school asks for beyond courses and scores.
Prior degree
A bachelor's degree is not required; applicants without one complete additional prerequisite coursework
All applicants must complete 60 credit hours of prerequisite coursework.
source · nursing.musc.edu
“The following coursework is required for applicants without a bachelor's degree.”
Recommendations
Three, including one academic reference
The FAQ says official reference forms must be used, not letters.
source · nursing.musc.edu
“Letters of Recommendation: All applicants must provide three letters of recommendation, including one academic reference.”
Healthcare experience
Highly recommended
source · nursing.musc.edu
“It is highly recommended that applicants have work or volunteer experience in a health care setting.”
International applicants
F-1 visa students not admitted
source · nursing.musc.edu
“MUSC's College of Nursing degree programs are unable to admit international students requiring an F-1 visa .”
- Official transcripts from all institutions attended
source · nursing.musc.edu
“Official Transcripts: Applicants are required to submit official transcripts from all institutions attended.”
- Resume required
source · nursing.musc.edu
“Resume: Applicants must provide an updated resume detailing relevant academic and professional experiences.”
- Official immunization records required upon admission and matriculation
source · nursing.musc.edu
“Immunization Records: Due to the clinical components of this program, official immunization records are required for all students upon admission and matriculation.”
Interview Not published. Confirm with the school.
Personal essay Not published. Confirm with the school. Our two readings of the page disagreed (“Required; the FAQ says it must not exceed 100 words” vs “Personal essay required”), so we are not publishing a value yet.
CNA Not published. Confirm with the school.
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Good to know
What the school says about the program that is not a requirement: how it selects, how many it admits, what to expect.
Format
Full-time residential; a few courses (Health Care Systems & Policy, Leadership & Management) are marked online
The curriculum marks NURSU372 and NURSU376 with '† Online course'. Part-time enrollment is not offered.
source · nursing.musc.edu
“The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) at MUSC is a full-time residential accelerated nursing program designed for students who want a fast-track pathway into nursing.”
Start terms
Spring and Fall
The curriculum shows both a Fall Start plan and a Spring Start plan.
source · nursing.musc.edu
“Spring 2027 Opens : July 1, 2026”
Priority admission (early decision)
Overall GPA 3.5+ and prerequisite GPA 3.8+
source · nursing.musc.edu
“However, applicants must have an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher and a prerequisites GPA of 3.8 or higher to be considered.”
Active-duty military early decision
Decision within two weeks of a complete, verified application
source · nursing.musc.edu
“Active-duty military who apply within the admission cycle will receive an admission decision within two weeks of submitting a complete and verified NursingCAS application and supplemental MUSC application.”
Part-time option
None; full-time only
source · nursing.musc.edu
“No, all students are admitted to the BSN program full-time.”
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Sources
Every page we read for MUSC, with when we last checked it. Tier 1 is the program's own pages; tier 2 the nursing school's general pages; tier 3 university-wide pages.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Accelerated | MUSC College of Nursingtier 1 · program page · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Prerequisite Equivalencies & Coursework | MUSC College of Nursingtier 1 · prereqs · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Minimum Abilities | MUSCtier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Frequently Approved Prerequisities | MUSCtier 1 · how to apply · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Tuition & Aid | MUSC College of Nursingtier 1 · tuition · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Notice of Privacy Practices | MUSCtier 3 · policy · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Accelerated | MUSC | Charleston, SCtier 1 · catalog · checked Oct 15, 2026
Open questions we're still checking
- General elective credits conflict: the program page says 14 and the Prerequisite Equivalencies page says 17.
- Program start dates for Spring 2027 and Fall 2027 are not printed.
- No course recency limit, attempt limit, pass/fail, or online lab policy is published.
- How the 3.8 prerequisite GPA for priority admission is calculated is not stated.
- Exact program start dates for Spring 2027 and Fall 2027 are not published.
- General electives credit count differs: program page says 14, prerequisite equivalency page says 17.
- Whether online labs, pass/fail grades, or repeated courses are accepted is not addressed.
- Essay length: the FAQ says not to exceed 100 words; the main requirements list does not give a limit.
- Two readings of the page disagreed on essays: Required; the FAQ says it must not exceed 100 words | Personal essay required.
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