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South University (Savannah)

Savannah, GA

GRE or MCATApplies via CASAAAccredited

Admissions requirements

The published minimums. Admitted applicants usually sit above them.
Minimum GPA
No stated minimum
Entrance exam
GRE or MCAT
Shadowing hours required
8

Applying

Where the application goes, and when it's due.
Application deadline
Feb 1 each year
Applies through CASAA
Yes
Interview
In person or virtual

The program

What you're signing up for.
Institution
South University
Accreditation
Accredited
Length
9 quarters

Cost

Published figures. Cost of living and lost income aren't in these numbers.
Tuition
$119,034 total program tuition

Prerequisites

  • English or English Literature (1 semester)
  • General Biology (2 semesters)
  • General Chemistry with labs (2 semesters)
  • Organic Chemistry with labs (1 semester)
  • Biochemistry, upper level (1 semester)
  • General Physics (2 semesters)
  • Calculus (1 semester)
  • Statistics or Biostatistics (1 semester)

Notes

South University's Savannah campus — a CAAHEP-accredited MMSc in Anesthesia Science of nine quarters (about 24 months, 169 credits) that applies through CASAA. A GRE or MCAT within five years is required; the program prefers GRE above the 50th percentile or MCAT above 500 with no hard minimum GPA. At least 8 hours of anesthesia shadowing are required. Tuition is about $119,034 (roughly $11,671 per quarter), with total direct cost around $134,505 including fees.

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South University (Savannah) — frequently asked

Which entrance exam does South University (Savannah) accept?

South University (Savannah) accepts the GRE or MCAT. Score expectations and accepted exams change between cycles, so confirm on the program's page and on CASAA before you register for a test date.

How many shadowing hours does South University (Savannah) require?

At least 8 documented hours of anesthesia shadowing or observation. More than the minimum generally helps — it's also the experience your personal statement and interview draw on.

What prerequisites does South University (Savannah) require?

English or English Literature (1 semester), General Biology (2 semesters), General Chemistry with labs (2 semesters), Organic Chemistry with labs (1 semester), Biochemistry, upper level (1 semester), General Physics (2 semesters), Calculus (1 semester), Statistics or Biostatistics (1 semester). Many programs also require science coursework to have been completed within roughly the last 5–10 years, so check recency as well as completion.

How much does South University (Savannah) cost?

Tuition at South University (Savannah): $119,034 total program tuition. Fees and living costs come on top, so budget across the full program length, not a single year.

Does South University (Savannah) use CASAA?

Yes — South University (Savannah) accepts applications through CASAA, the centralized anesthesiologist-assistant application service. Remember that CASAA verification takes time after you submit, so your effective deadline is earlier than the posted one.

When is the South University (Savannah) application deadline?

Feb 1 each year, per the program's own site. CASAA verification takes time after you submit, so aim to submit well before it.

Other South University campuses

Same institution, different location. Curriculum and admissions requirements are usually shared across campuses, but class size, clinical sites, and deadlines can differ — check each one.

Requirements change — always verify directly with the program and CASAA.