Description
Completion of this degree offers opportunities in academic institutions, industry, government agencies and administration. The curriculum, pursued full time, typically is completed in approximately two to three years. Part-time students are accepted at the discretion of the department. This degree is offered in the following departments: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (includes Bioinformatics); Biostatistics and Epidemiology; Regenerative Medicine and Cell Biology; Cell and Molecular Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics; Microbiology and Immunology; Pathology and Laboratory Medicine; Neurosciences. More information can be found at http://www.musc.edu/grad.

Requirements
In general applicants are required to have a cumulative GPA of 3.0, a competitive GRE score, and a baccalaureate degree. Specific requirements and exceptions can be found on the individual descriptions of each program. Additional requirements can be found at http://www.musc.edu/bulletin/gradstud/index.html

If you need the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores reported to MUSC prior to November 1, 2011, in order to meet your application deadline you should take the GRE before August 1, 2011. Visit the link for additional details http://www.ets.org/gre/revised_general/know.

Application Process
All applications to the College of Graduate Studies must be submitted online. If you are unable to apply online you must petition the Office of the Dean for special accommodation explaining why you are unable to apply onlne.

To proceed to the next step in the application process choose a program below.

Fields of Study

Created: June 20, 2002 Modified: June 24, 2011