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South University (Savannah)

Savannah, GA

GRE or MCATApplies via CASAAAccredited
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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

Outcomes

What the program publishes about finishing, passing the exam and getting hired.
Completion
94.4% of students graduated, averaged over classes of 2023, 2024 and 2025
Employment
100% job placement rate, averaged over classes of 2023, 2024 and 2025
NCCAA exam, first attempt
97.6%, averaged over classes of 2023, 2024 and 2025
Pass rate, completion and employment read from the program’s own outcomes page ↗ on 2026-11-03. Programs update these yearly.

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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Your exam score

South University (Savannah) publishes no minimum exam score. There is no number you have to clear to be considered here.

Read from the program’s own page on 2026-10-02. Source

If you trained outside the US

We read this program's admissions pages and they take no position on international applicants. That is not a yes and not a no — ask the program before you spend anything.

“Deficiencies in required course work must be made up by taking appropriate courses in a college or university in the United States. No exemptions will be made for required course work regardless of degrees or certification received outside the United States, experience, work background, or education.”
The program's own words — the page we read ↗, read 2026-09-24
Credential evaluation
A credentialing organization, e.g. Educational Credential Evaluators
English requirement
TOEFL iBT section minimums: listening 26, reading 22, speaking 20, writing 20
Prerequisites
Must be completed in the US or Canada, per the program's own wording.

Requirements change between cycles, and a program can say one thing on its website and another in an email. Confirm with the program before you pay for a credential evaluation or an English exam. We do not advise on visas or immigration. The full route, step by step

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.

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