Medical University of South Carolina
(MUSC)
About
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is a public medical school in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. It opened in 1824 as a small private college aimed at training physicians and has since established hospitals and medical facilities across the state. It is one of the oldest continually operating schools of medicine in the United States and the oldest in the Deep South.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 26 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 3,083
- Staff
- 3,288
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
14 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems | 71 | 53.3 | 2026 |
| Surgery | 117 | 53.3 | 2026 |
| Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging | 136 | 53.3 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =168 | 53.3 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =169 | 53.3 | 2026 |
| Gastroenterology and Hepatology | 229 | 53.3 | 2026 |
| Immunology | =244 | 53.3 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =254 | 53.3 | 2026 |
| Oncology | =272 | 53.3 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | =351 | 53.3 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =385 | 53.3 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =417 | 53.3 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =611 | 53.3 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | 703 | 53.3 | 2026 |
ARWU
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Medicine | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Medical Technology | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Dentistry | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Sociology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Psychology | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
QS
2 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Medical University of South Carolina?
Medical University of South Carolina's performance in the latest university rankings: THE Rank 189, ARWU Rank 501-600, US News Rank =473.
When was Medical University of South Carolina founded?
Medical University of South Carolina was founded in 1824.
What are the top subjects at Medical University of South Carolina?
Top subjects at Medical University of South Carolina include: Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems, Clinical Medicine, Medical Technology, Surgery, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging.
Where is Medical University of South Carolina located?
Medical University of South Carolina is located in Charleston, United States.