Overview

About the program

Through course work, simulation training and clinical rotations with our local and regional partners, our Nurse Anesthesia students at the University of South Carolina will get both the education and field training they need to become successful practitioners and professionals.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Statistics
Research Methods
Advanced Pathology
Advanced Health Assessment
Leadership in DNAP Practice
Health Systems
Pharmacology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

112 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbia, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor in Nursing (an Associate Degree Nursing with a Bachelor of Science degree in a basic science qualify for admission if prerequisite courses in Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology and Chemistry are completed) from an accredited college or university.
A grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale is needed to be competitive.
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in one of the 50 states; South Carolina licensure is required by matriculation if licensure is not a part of the Nurse Licensure Compact.
Official GRE Scores
Official Transcripts
A minimum of one year (full-time) critical care nursing experience prior to the acceptance. Current, ongoing intensive care unit experience is preferred (emergency room experience does not meet the ICU requirement).
Letters of recommendation from two healthcare professionals who have supervised your clinical experience.
Current resume or curriculum vitae.
Interview with the Admissions Committee

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

29760 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14880 USD per semester during 36 months.
National

29760 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14880 USD per semester during 36 months.
In-State

13734 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6867 USD per semester during 36 months.

Living costs for Columbia

999 - 1508 USD /month

Living costs

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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