Earn Your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
College of Charleston | MUSC College of nursing Earn your BSN in Charleston through a direct-admit, four-year joint program that combines the traditional college experience at the College of Charleston with the nursing education and clinical expertise of the Medical University of South Carolina College of Nursing.
Study AT COFC & MUSC College of Nursing
Why Choose a Joint BSN Degree from CofC and MUSC College of Nursing?
Start Your Nursing Journey at CofC and MUSC College of Nursing
Begin your nursing education straight out of high school while taking part in a traditional four-year college experience at the College of Charleston. As you progress, you'll learn from MUSC College of Nursing faculty and benefit from the expertise of South Carolina's premier academic health system.
The Joint BSN program is currently seeking approval from the South Carolina Board of Nursing.
Secure Your Place with Direct Admission*
A direct admit option is available to highly-qualified high school seniors who wish to pursue the joint BSN degree with College of Charleston and MUSC College of Nursing.
*First-year students offered direct admission must still meet program requirements to progress into the Upper Division. Direct admission does not waive those requirements.
Learn From Two Leading Institutions
Build a strong academic foundation at the College of Charleston and develop your nursing knowledge with the industry-leading MUSC nursing faculty. This joint degree brings together the strengths of both institutions to provide you with a transformative education and prepare you for a rewarding career in nursing.
Make a Difference Through Nursing
Turn your interest in healthcare into a career that changes lives. As South Carolina's need for qualified nurses grows, you'll be prepared to pursue opportunities and make an impact in communities across the state.
Help Shape the Future of Health Care
Prepare to meet the growing demand for BSN-educated nurses. Through the complimentary educational experiences of the College of Charleston and MUSC, you'll develop the knowledge and skills to contribute to the future of nursing and patient care.
Apply NowAbout the Program
Begin your nursing journey with two years of traditional undergraduate study with the College of Charleston and complete your upper-division nursing education with MUSC College of Nursing faculty. You'll be on track to graduate with a Joint Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from CofC and MUSC College of Nursing in four years.
Pre-Nursing (Years 1 & 2): Complete your general education courses and build your foundational scientific and healthcare knowledge with nursing prerequisite courses.
Upper Division (Years 3 & 4): Take nursing courses taught by MUSC faculty on the CofC campus, with clinicals taking place at MUSC hospitals and affiliates around the state.
01 First Year Foundations
Begin your college experience at CofC, exploring foundational sciences and completing introductory coursework to prepare for nursing study.
- Complete foundational coursework.
- Build a strong science background.
- Explore the nursing profession.
02 Second Year Scientific Base
Build on your foundational scientific knowledge to prepare for entry into clinical-focused coursework with MUSC College of Nursing faculty.
- Progress in advanced science coursework.
- Prepare for nursing-focused study.
- Completion of pre-requisite requirements and apply for upper division.
03 Third Year Nursing Core
Advance into focused nursing coursework to progress the knowledge and technical skills needed for patient care
- Build core nursing knowledge.
- Develop practical clinical skills.
- Receive active instruction from MUSC faculty.
04 Fourth Year Launch Your Career
Continue through specialized nursing education coursework and clinical experiences in the MUSC network with the MUSC College of Nursing as you prepare for graduation and a path toward licensure as a registered nurse.
- Strengthen clinical judgment.
- Complete required clinical experiences.
- Prepare for the next step toward licensure.
Contact Admissions
We're currently accepting applications for Fall 2027. If you've already applied and wish to select the direct-admit BSN option or if you need immediate answers to your BSN questions, contact us to help get you started on your nursing journey with the College of Charleston and MUSC College of Nursing.
Office of Admissions
66 George Street
Charleston, S.C. 29424
Office Hours
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.