Doctor of Medicine and Master of Science in Clinical Research

The Medical University of South Carolina offers a combined Doctor of Medicine and Master of Science in Clinical Research degree program. The program aligns with MUSC’s mission as it prepares physicians to participate in clinical research and advance new knowledge. This five-year program provides currently enrolled medical students with the opportunity to acquire core competencies in clinical research. Students can complete the prescribed course of study for the MSCR degree in a concentrated, full-time option or a blended, part-time option. Click here to see the program eligibility, application, curriculum, tuition and financial aid information.

Tuition & Fees

Fee Type Fee
Application Fee (per application) $95
Matriculation Fee (upon applicant acceptance) $485
Combined Degree Program Fee $20,661*

* A one-time fee will be assessed upon enrollment in the first MSCR course.

Tuition and fees listed below are per semester unless otherwise noted.

Tuition/Fee Type Fall Spring Summer Annual
In-state Tuition $12,886 $12,886 $12,886 -
Out-of-state Tuition $22,591 $22,591 $22,591 -
Basic Life Support Training Fee - - - $65
Examination and Technology Support Fee - - - $1,157
Gross Anatomy Lab Fee - - - $950
Student Disability Insurance Fee - - - $79
Tuition/Fee Type Fall Spring Summer Annual
In-state Tuition $10,800 $10,800 $10,800 -
Out-of-state Tuition $19,333 $19,333 $19,333 -
Examination and Technology Support Fee - - - $695
Rotation Credentialing Fee - - - $85
Student Disability Insurance Fee - - - $79
Tuition/Fee Type Fall Spring Summer Annual
In-state Tuition $14,533 $14,533 $14,533 -
Out-of-state Tuition $24,000 $24,000 $24,000 -
Examination and Technology Support Fee - - - $488
Student Disability Insurance Fee - - - $79
Tuition/Fee Type Fall Spring Summer Annual
In-state Tuition $14,122 $14,122 - -
Out-of-state Tuition $25,826 $25,826 - -
Composite Fee - - - $34
Examination and Technology Support Fee - - - $118
Student Disability Insurance Fee - - - $79