Bluefield University at VCOM — Auburn
Auburn, Alabama · CAA practice status in Alabama
- Degree
- Master of Health Science in Anesthesia (MHSA)
- Length
- 28 months
- Cohort seats
- 43
- Basis: Program FAQ (2026-27 cycle): 'Each program location admits between 40–44 students per year'; 43 = avg of 171 entering students across Auburn cohorts 2023–2026 per program Programmatic Effectiveness page
- Starts
- June
- CASAA deadline (2026–27)
- 2026-10-31
- Admissions tests
- No entrance exam: GRE/MCAT not required; scores may be submitted voluntarily for research purposes only.
- Tuition
- $132,741
- total program tuition, 7 blocks (~$18,963/block per AnesthesiaOneSource 2026-04); corroborated by official Bluefield 2026-27 COA PDF showing first-year (3-block) tuition of $56,888 (2026-27)
- Last verified
- 2026-08-12
Prerequisite coursework
- Biology I
- Biology II
- General Chemistry I
- General Chemistry II
- Organic Chemistry I
- Physics I
- Physics II
- Biochemistry
- Statistics
- Human Anatomy
- Human Physiology
- English Composition
Published outcomes
| Metric | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|
| NCCAA certification exam first-time pass rate | 86% (32/37) | 2025 (Class of 2025) |
| NCCAA certification exam overall pass rate (all takers) | 100% (37/37 candidates) | 2025 (Class of 2025) |
| Attrition (both campuses combined) | 1.67% (252 students, entering cohorts through 2026) | 2023-2026 |
| Job placement | 100% historical AA job placement rate | as of 2026 (undated on page) |
Notes
CAAHEP initial accreditation 2023-03-17; MHSA launched 2023. Degree conferred by Bluefield University, taught on VCOM-Auburn campus. One CASAA listing ('VCOM–Bluefield MHSA Program', Multiple States) covers both campuses: single application 2026-07-01 to 2026-10-31, applicants rank campus preference but are considered for both. No Early Decision track for 2026-27. 109 credits, 7 blocks, 2,800 clinical hours; graduation requires 2,000 clinical hours and 650 anesthetics. Prereqs need B- or higher, within 5 years (waivers for substantial clinical experience); integrated Organic/Biochemistry accepted in place of Organic Chemistry. Class-of-2025 exam outcomes reflect Auburn cohorts only (Carolinas had no graduates yet).