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Bluefield University–VCOM (Spartanburg)

Spartanburg, SC

Not requiredApplies via CASAAAccredited

Program details

Institution
Bluefield University–VCOM
Entrance exam
Not required
Application deadline
Oct 31
Program length
28 months
Accreditation
Accredited
Interview format
In-person interview at the VCOM-Carolinas (Spartanburg) campus with members of the Admissions Committee (which may include program faculty/staff, clinical preceptors, student leaders, and university administrators).

Prerequisites

  • General/Inorganic Chemistry I and II with lab
  • Biology I and II with lab
  • Physics I and II with lab
  • Biochemistry
  • Organic Chemistry I with lab
  • Anatomy with lab
  • English
  • Statistics
  • Human Physiology

Notes

Degree is Master of Health Science in Anesthesia (MHSA), a joint VCOM/Bluefield CAA program offered at two campuses (Auburn AL and Spartanburg SC); this record is the Spartanburg/VCOM-Carolinas campus (350 Howard Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303). No MCAT/GRE required. Each campus admits 40-44 students/year (used 44 as upper bound; range is 40-44). Tuition reported by official Bluefield content as $18,500 per block x 6 blocks = $111,000 total program; I could not load a campus-specific cost-of-attendance PDF to…

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Bluefield University–VCOM (Spartanburg) — frequently asked

Which entrance exam does Bluefield University–VCOM (Spartanburg) accept?

Bluefield University–VCOM (Spartanburg) uses the Not required. 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.

What prerequisites does Bluefield University–VCOM (Spartanburg) require?

General/Inorganic Chemistry I and II with lab, Biology I and II with lab, Physics I and II with lab, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry I with lab, Anatomy with lab, English, Statistics, Human Physiology. 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 long is the Bluefield University–VCOM (Spartanburg) program?

About 28 months of full-time study. CAA programs run continuously with heavy clinical time, so most students can't work meaningfully during them.

Does Bluefield University–VCOM (Spartanburg) use CASAA?

Yes — Bluefield University–VCOM (Spartanburg) 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 Bluefield University–VCOM (Spartanburg) application deadline?

The deadline on file is 10-31. Many programs review on a rolling basis, so applying early in the cycle usually matters more than the posted date.

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