Health Professions Advising

Keep hearts beating.

As a cardiovascular perfusionist, you'll operate life-supporting equipment that temporarily takes over the function of the heart and lungs during complex procedures. 

Your specialized skills will play an important role in ensuring the safe and successful outcome of open-heart surgeries while ultimately saving lives and improving the quality of life for patients with cardiac conditions.

Health Professions Advising can help you prepare for your continued studies in a cardiovascular perfusion program — including the one at Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) — by guiding you through prerequisite requirements and program applications. 

Brighten smiles and promote oral health.

Denstists play a crucial role in maintaining the overall well-being of their patients by providing comprehensive care for the teeth, gums and oral cavity.

Whether you're drawn to the artistry of cosmetic dentistry, the complexities of oral surgery or the importance of preventive care, we provide resources and guidance to help you navigate your journey to dental school admission.

Shape healthier communities through health administration and public health.

Contact Health Professions Advising for guidance on navigating prerequisites, application requirements and career paths in health administration and public health.

Prepare for entry into a professional program and a career in medical laboratory science.

Medical laboratory scientists play a crucial role in detecting and diagnosing disease by analyzing bodily fluids and specimens. 

Your attention to detail and technical expertise will provide accurate and timely test results and enable physicians to make informed decisions about patient care and form a treatment plan.

Ready to take the next step to become a medical laboratory scientist? Let us guide you through coursework prerequisites and the program application process.

Heal the whole person and explore the pathways to allopathic (MD) and osteopathic (DO) medicine.

As a physician, you'll diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries while combining scientific knowledge with compassionate care to restore and maintain the health of your patients.

Let Health Professions Advising guide you on the distinctive approaches and requirements of MD and OD programs, and receive custom support to successfully navigate the application process. 

Provide compassionate care across a lifespan.

From administering treatments and monitoring vital signs to educating patients and advocating for their well-being, nurses make a profound difference in the lives of individuals and their families.

Let us help prepare you for a fulfilling career in nursing.

Empower independence and enhance well-being.

Let us help you with the required prerequisites and application process to enter an OT program.

We'll help prepare you for this specialized role in facilitating independence, improving quality of life and promoting meaningful engagement in daily activities for individuals with physical, cognitive or developmental challenges.

Enhance vision and illuminate lives.

As an optometrist, you'll diagnose and treat various eye conditions, prescribe corrective lenses and educate patients on maintaining healthy vision.

Let us guide you as you prepare for optometry school and help you successfully navigate the application process.

Unlock the power of medication.

Pharamacists are essential members of the healthcare team, ensuring the safe and effective use of medications for patients. Pharamacists are medication experts who ensure patients receive the right medications at the correct dosage while also providing guidance on safe and effective use.

We can assist you with mapping out required coursework and guide you through the application process.

Dual Degree Program: Biology to Doctor of Pharmacy

The College of Charleston, in collaboration with the MUSC College of Pharmacy, offer an exclusive dual-degree program that guarantees up to five incoming first-year students a place in the MUSC College of Pharmacy. This program allows students to complete a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in one year less than the traditional path.

Help others by empowering movement.

We can guide you through the prerequisites you need to apply to a physical therapy program. We can also help you build a strong resume and application. Get ready to continue your studies in rehabilitation, movement analysis and patient education. Be prepared to restore physical function and promote overall wellness.

Prepare for a dynamic role in healthcare.

Health Professions Advising for physician assistants provides guidance to you as an aspiring PA. We focus on the versatile roles PAs play in delivering healthcare across medical specialties while preparing you to apply for a PA program.

Help others find their voice through speech-language pathology.

Explore speech-language pathology and learn about coursework, application prep and the rewarding career of an SLP.

Become a guardian of animal health and welfare.

Veterinarians are highly skilled medical professionals dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of animals from beloved household pets to livestock, exotic species and wildlife.

Your expertise will contribute to the advancement of animal care, disease prevention and the development of new treatments and therapies.

We'll help you navigate the veterinary school prerequisites and applications so you can pursue your passion for animal care.