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| + | ==Location== | ||
| + | University of South Carolina <br> | ||
| + | School of Medicine <br> | ||
| + | Medical Education Campus <br> | ||
| + | 6311 Garners Ferry Road <br> | ||
| + | Columbia, SC 29209 <br> | ||
| + | United States of America | ||
| + | |||
==Contacts== | ==Contacts== | ||
'''Website:''' http://admissions.med.sc.edu/ <br> | '''Website:''' http://admissions.med.sc.edu/ <br> | ||
'''Phone:''' (803) 216-3625<br> | '''Phone:''' (803) 216-3625<br> | ||
'''Admissions e-mail:''' Admissions@uscmed.sc.edu | '''Admissions e-mail:''' Admissions@uscmed.sc.edu | ||
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==Program Information== | ==Program Information== | ||
*Doctor of Medicine (MD) | *Doctor of Medicine (MD) | ||
| − | *4 years in length | + | **4 years in length |
| − | * | + | **International Students are NOT eligible to apply |
| − | *International Students are NOT eligible to apply | + | For more information about the program, click [http://www.med.sc.edu/md.program.asp here] |
| + | *Dual degrees are also available: | ||
| + | **MD/PHD | ||
| + | **MD/MPH | ||
| + | More information on the dual programs available can be found by clicking [http://www.med.sc.edu/dual.degree.programs.asp here] | ||
==Admission Requirements== | ==Admission Requirements== | ||
| − | |||
====Course and Degree Requirements==== | ====Course and Degree Requirements==== | ||
| − | * | + | *It is not required to hold a Bachelors degree upon application, but preference is given to those who have obtained a Bachelors degree by enrollment. |
| − | |||
*Required Courses: | *Required Courses: | ||
**English composition and literature- two semesters or three quarters | **English composition and literature- two semesters or three quarters | ||
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**General inorganic chemistry with laboratory. Two semesters or three quarters | **General inorganic chemistry with laboratory. Two semesters or three quarters | ||
**General organic chemistry* with laboratory. Two semesters or three quarters | **General organic chemistry* with laboratory. Two semesters or three quarters | ||
| − | |||
*Recommended Courses: | *Recommended Courses: | ||
| − | **Strongly Preferred- Physics, Histology and Biochemistry | + | **Strongly Preferred- Physics, Histology and Biochemistry; Clinical experience |
| − | + | *It is highly recommend to complete an in depth study of the natural sciences for preparation for medical school. | |
| + | *AP credits will be accepted given that they appear on the official transcript of the undergraduate institution as well as does not make up more than 25% of the undergraduate degree. | ||
For more information click [http://admissions.med.sc.edu/admissions.requirements.asp here] | For more information click [http://admissions.med.sc.edu/admissions.requirements.asp here] | ||
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====GPA==== | ====GPA==== | ||
*Minimum: not specified | *Minimum: not specified | ||
| − | *Average accepted GPA | + | *Average accepted GPA: 3.3 (B+) |
For more information, click [http://www.med.sc.edu/education.faq.asp here] | For more information, click [http://www.med.sc.edu/education.faq.asp here] | ||
====MCAT==== | ====MCAT==== | ||
| + | *All applicants are required to take the MCAT. | ||
*Test results within the last five years are valid and taken no later than the fall by the end of September of the year of application | *Test results within the last five years are valid and taken no later than the fall by the end of September of the year of application | ||
| + | *It is recommended that applicants consider taking the MCAT at least two times. | ||
For more information, click [http://admissions.med.sc.edu/admissions.requirements.asp here] | For more information, click [http://admissions.med.sc.edu/admissions.requirements.asp here] | ||
| − | ==Supplemental== | + | ==Supplemental Documents== |
| + | *AMCAS application | ||
*$95 processing fee | *$95 processing fee | ||
| − | * | + | *At least three letters of recommendation or a composite evaluation from your undergraduate pre-med committee is required. |
| − | For more information click, [ here] | + | *Official Transcript |
| + | *Interviews are offered to selected candidates. | ||
| + | For more information click, [http://admissions.med.sc.edu/applications.asp here] | ||
==Selection Criteria== | ==Selection Criteria== | ||
*MCAT score and GPA; | *MCAT score and GPA; | ||
*Letters of recommendations and work/volunteer experiences; and | *Letters of recommendations and work/volunteer experiences; and | ||
| − | *Interviews and personal attributes | + | *Interviews are and personal attributes |
For more information click [http://admissions.med.sc.edu/ here] | For more information click [http://admissions.med.sc.edu/ here] | ||
| − | ==Timeline== | + | ==Timeline 2017-2018== |
| − | *May | + | *May 5, 2017: AMCAS Application Opens |
| − | *June | + | *June 5, 2017: AMCAS Application Opens for Submission |
| − | *July 22, | + | *July 22, 2017: Early Decision MCAT Deadline |
| − | *August 1, | + | *August 1, 2017: Early Decision AMCAS Deadline |
| − | *August 15, | + | *August 15, 2017: Early Decision Supplemental Materials Deadline |
| − | *September 10, | + | *September 10, 2017: Last MCAT Test Date accepted for Fall 2017 |
| − | *October 1, | + | *October 1, 2017: Early Decision Notification Deadline |
| − | *December 1, | + | *October 15, 2017: Earliest Decision Notification for regular applicants. |
| − | *January 15, | + | *December 1, 2017: AMCAS Application Deadline |
| − | + | *January 15, 2018: Supplemental Materials Deadline | |
| + | *August 2018: Orientation and Classes begin | ||
For more information, click [http://admissions.med.sc.edu/admissions.timeline.asp here] | For more information, click [http://admissions.med.sc.edu/admissions.timeline.asp here] | ||
| − | ==Tuition | + | ==Tuition 2017-2018== |
| − | * | + | *South Carolina Residents (per academic year): $39,672 |
| − | + | *Nonresidents (per academic year): $87,150 | |
| − | |||
| − | * | ||
For more information on tuition, click [http://admissions.med.sc.edu/tuition.asp here]<br> | For more information on tuition, click [http://admissions.med.sc.edu/tuition.asp here]<br> | ||
| − | + | Financial Aid is available. For more information, click [http://financialaid.med.sc.edu/ here] | |
| − | Financial Aid is available. For more information, click [http://financialaid.med.sc.edu/ | ||
[[Category:University of South Carolina |Medicine]] | [[Category:University of South Carolina |Medicine]] | ||
[[Category:Medicine|South Carolina]] | [[Category:Medicine|South Carolina]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:30, 20 September 2017
Location
University of South Carolina
School of Medicine
Medical Education Campus
6311 Garners Ferry Road
Columbia, SC 29209
United States of America
Contacts
Website: http://admissions.med.sc.edu/
Phone: (803) 216-3625
Admissions e-mail: Admissions@uscmed.sc.edu
Program Information
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- 4 years in length
- International Students are NOT eligible to apply
For more information about the program, click here
- Dual degrees are also available:
- MD/PHD
- MD/MPH
More information on the dual programs available can be found by clicking here
Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- It is not required to hold a Bachelors degree upon application, but preference is given to those who have obtained a Bachelors degree by enrollment.
- Required Courses:
- English composition and literature- two semesters or three quarters
- Biology with laboratory- Work in general biology, general zoology, or botany is acceptable. Two semesters or three quarters
- General inorganic chemistry with laboratory. Two semesters or three quarters
- General organic chemistry* with laboratory. Two semesters or three quarters
- Recommended Courses:
- Strongly Preferred- Physics, Histology and Biochemistry; Clinical experience
- It is highly recommend to complete an in depth study of the natural sciences for preparation for medical school.
- AP credits will be accepted given that they appear on the official transcript of the undergraduate institution as well as does not make up more than 25% of the undergraduate degree.
For more information click here
Technical Standards
All candidates for admission for the M.D. program should possess sufficient physical, intellectual, interpersonal, social, emotional, psychological, and communication abilities to:
- establish appropriate relationship with a wide range of faculty members, professional colleagues, and patients
- obtain a medical history and perform physical and mental examinations with a wide variety of paitnes.
- conduct tests and perform laboratory work
- ultimately make logical diagnostic and therapeutic judgments
For more information, click here
GPA
- Minimum: not specified
- Average accepted GPA: 3.3 (B+)
For more information, click here
MCAT
- All applicants are required to take the MCAT.
- Test results within the last five years are valid and taken no later than the fall by the end of September of the year of application
- It is recommended that applicants consider taking the MCAT at least two times.
For more information, click here
Supplemental Documents
- AMCAS application
- $95 processing fee
- At least three letters of recommendation or a composite evaluation from your undergraduate pre-med committee is required.
- Official Transcript
- Interviews are offered to selected candidates.
For more information click, here
Selection Criteria
- MCAT score and GPA;
- Letters of recommendations and work/volunteer experiences; and
- Interviews are and personal attributes
For more information click here
Timeline 2017-2018
- May 5, 2017: AMCAS Application Opens
- June 5, 2017: AMCAS Application Opens for Submission
- July 22, 2017: Early Decision MCAT Deadline
- August 1, 2017: Early Decision AMCAS Deadline
- August 15, 2017: Early Decision Supplemental Materials Deadline
- September 10, 2017: Last MCAT Test Date accepted for Fall 2017
- October 1, 2017: Early Decision Notification Deadline
- October 15, 2017: Earliest Decision Notification for regular applicants.
- December 1, 2017: AMCAS Application Deadline
- January 15, 2018: Supplemental Materials Deadline
- August 2018: Orientation and Classes begin
For more information, click here
Tuition 2017-2018
- South Carolina Residents (per academic year): $39,672
- Nonresidents (per academic year): $87,150
For more information on tuition, click here
Financial Aid is available. For more information, click here
