Transfer Admission Requirements
Undergraduate Health Science Programs
The four health science programs that grant undergraduate degrees are Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Dental Hygiene, Dental Therapy, Mortuary Science, and Nursing. Students are admitted to the professional degree program at either the sophomore (Nursing and Dental Hygiene) or junior year, typically having completed 30-60 semester credits, the prerequisite requirements, and the University's liberal education requirements. Students who begin their studies at the University before they have completed the prerequisite requirements or credit totals generally enter the College of Liberal Arts (as an "undeclared" major or with a CLA major as their second choice) or another college where they may enroll in appropriate pre-professional coursework. Note: Dental hygiene students do not have to complete all liberal education requirements prior to admission.
All students planning to apply to a health science degree program are encouraged to fulfill health science immunization requirements at the time of application. A signed health clearance form with proof of immunizations will be a condition for enrollment after admission to the program, unless you qualify for an exemption to the immunization requirements. Please contact the program you are interested in for the specific immunization requirements expected of all students in the health sciences.
Campus visits for students interested in health sciences
Campus tours for prospective transfer students are offered Monday through Friday. On campus tour, you'll discover our historic campus and see where U of M students attend class, study, and relax. To schedule a campus tour, visit http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/visit or call the VISITLINE at 612-625-0000 or 1-800-752-1000 (toll-free).
In addition, transfer advising is available by appointment in the four undergraduate health science programs. For an appointment or more information, please call the program office directly:
Dental Hygiene: 612-625-9121
Prospective dental hygiene students are strongly encouraged to attend a program information session. Information sessions are held on the first Tuesday of every month, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the School of Dentistry. Sessions include information about the program and an individual advising session. For more details and to make a reservation, visit http://www.healthcareers.umn.edu. Click on Attend an Event and then Dental Hygiene or call 612-626-5533.
Dental Therapy: 612-625-7477
Prospective students are encouraged to attend an Exploring Careers in dental therapy session. For more information call 612-625-7477
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
The Clinical Laboratory Sciences major is offered at the Twin Cities and Rochester campuses. Please contact the campus in which you are interested to arrange a tour and advising session.
Twin Cities: 612-625-9490
Rochester: 507-280-4634
Mortuary Science: 612-624-6464
Nursing: 612-625-7980
The School of Nursing Office of Student Services hosts regularly scheduled B.S.N. information sessions. For more information, visit http://www.nursing.umn.edu/BSN/ProspectiveStudents/home.html.
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
15-170 Phillips-Wangensteen (East Bank, Minneapolis campus)
612-625-9490
http://www.cls.umn.eduThe bachelor's degree program in Clinical Laboratory Sciences includes a liberal arts education and a thorough grounding in the physical sciences, as well as clinical experiences in various laboratories. Students are admitted into the program at the junior year, and during their senior year students can choose to take some courses at the new Rochester, MN performance site. Upon completion of the degree, graduates are eligible to take the national certification examination to practice.
Degree options: Bachelor of science (B.S.)
Deadlines
Spring semester 2010 No spring admission Fall semester 2010 Rolling admissions begin November 1. Applications are accepted until class is filled. Spring semester 2011 No spring admission Prerequisite coursework and admission requirements
Transfer applicants must have:
- Completed courses in biology, human physiology, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, composition, and mathematics (college algebra, calculus, or statistics).
- Completed the University's liberal education requirements. Students may fulfill some of the requirements with courses in the pre-professional or professional programs. Freshman composition and four writing-intensive courses are required for graduation. Freshman composition is required upon application and two 1000-level writing-intensive courses are encouraged.
- Completed a minimum of 60 semester credits.
- A preferred minimum cumulative college GPA of 2.5.
- Submitted documentation of immunizations and medical insurance to Boynton Health Service prior to admission. Please refer to the Web site for specific policy and forms (http://www.bhs.umn.edu/services/AHC.htm). We recommend that you start early to complete immunization requirements.
Admission to the professional program is competitive because of the limited number of students who can be accommodated in the teaching and clinical facilities. Applicants are considered for admission for fall semester only. Criteria for admission include the student's cumulative GPA as well as the GPA in required science courses.
Students who have a baccalaureate degree in a science curriculum and have completed required courses may finish the program in 15 months, as space is available in affiliated laboratories. It is strongly advised that transfer students ascertain their status by writing to the Adviser, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, University of Minnesota, 711 Mayo Mail Code, 420 Delaware Street S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455.
Applicants who have completed the application by the deadline for admission to the Clinical Laboratory Sciences program will have their application materials referred to the program office for consideration.
CLS Transfer Student Profile
Number of Admitted Students for Fall 2009: 32 Fall 2009 Average Transfer GPA: 3.31 Transfer GPA range distribution: 4.0-3.5 44% 3.49-3.0 37% 2.99-2.5 19% Below 2.5 0% Click here for campus visit and transfer advising contact information.
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Dental Hygiene (School of Dentistry)
15-163 Moos Tower (East Bank, Minneapolis campus)
612-625-7477
http://www.dentistry.umn.eduThe Program in Dental Hygiene was established at the University of Minnesota in 1919 and is fully accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. It is the only dental hygiene program in Minnesota that grants a bachelor of science degree and is affiliated with a school of dentistry. The program blends a solid dental hygiene clinical education with the biological, behavioral, and social sciences, as well as the liberal arts.
The University of Minnesota began a new accelerated dental hygiene program in the fall of 2006, which allows students to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in three years (rather than completing a traditional four-year program). Students complete one year of pre-requisite courses and six consecutive semesters of professional courses. This year-round program allows great opportunities for students who are eager to start their dental hygiene careers or further their education in graduate school (the School of Dentistry also offers a Master of Dental Hygiene degree). For more information, please call the dental hygiene program office or visit http://www.dentistry.umn.edu.
Degree options: Bachelor of science (B.S.)
Deadlines
Spring semester 2010 No spring admission Fall semester 2010 Final: January 12, 2010 Spring semester 2011 No spring admission Prerequisite coursework and admissions requirements
Transfer applicants must have:
- Completed all the prerequisites or indicate a plan to do so prior to entry. Lists of specific courses are available from the School of Dentistry's Division of Dental Hygiene.
- Completed most of the University's liberal education requirements. Students may fulfill some of the requirements with courses in the pre-professional or professional programs.
Admission to the Dental Hygiene program is competitive and occurs once a year for fall semester entry. All applicants, regardless of date of high school graduation, must submit a high school transcript and ACT or SAT scores. In addition to completing this online application, all applicants must complete the Division of Dental Hygiene B.S. application, which is available online. For more information, contact the Division of Dental Hygiene Office of Student Services at 612-626-5533.
Applicants who have completed the application by the deadline for admission to the Dental Hygiene program will have their application materials referred to the program office for consideration.
Dental Hygiene Transfer Student Profile
Number of Admitted Students for Fall 2009: 9 Fall 2009 Average Transfer GPA: 3.69 Transfer GPA range distribution: 4.0-3.5 89% 3.49-3.0 11% 2.99-2.5 0% Below 2.5 0% Click here for campus visit and transfer advising contact information.
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Dental Therapy (School of Dentistry)
15-163 Moos Tower (East Bank, Minneapolis Campus)
612-625-7477
http://www.dentistry.umn.eduThe University of Minnesota School of Dentistry offers a Bachelor of Science for dental therapists, with the first class beginning in fall 2009. Each program offers students a rigorous didactic and clinical education alongside the dental and dental hygiene students with whom they will work after graduation. This collegial approach to education ensures a solid educational and clinical preparation, collaboration between professions, a single standard of care for patients, and a smooth transition from education into professional employment after graduation.
Spring semester 2010 No spring admission Fall semester 2010 Final: January 30, 2010 Spring semester 2011 No spring admission Dental Therapy Transfer Student Profile
Data is not available. Please contact the college directly for more information.
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Mortuary Science (Medical School)
A275 Mayo (East Bank, Minneapolis campus)
612-624-6464
http://www.mortuaryscience.umn.eduEstablished in 1908, the Program of Mortuary Science is the only program of its kind to offer a bachelor of science degree in affiliation with a medical college. Coursework includes basic and behavioral sciences, and is enhanced by extensive, clinically-based field placement activities. Graduates are academically credentialed to seek employment as funeral service practitioners in all 50 states, as well as abroad. Additionally, students also pursue this degree as a starting point for graduate work in fields including medicine, psychology, sociology, theology, education, and forensic science.
Degree options: Bachelor of science (B.S.)
Deadlines
Spring semester 2010 No spring admission Fall semester 2010 Priority: March 1
Final: June 15Spring semester 2011 No spring admission Prerequisite coursework and admissions requirements
Transfer applicants must have:
- Completed at least one course in each of the following areas: English composition, statistics, general biology with laboratory, accounting, general psychology, general chemistry with laboratory, introduction to sociology, speech, and human anatomy and physiology.
- Completed a minimum of 60 semester credits with grades of A, B, C, S, or P.
- Completed prerequisite coursework with a preferred minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Students who have completed all of the admission and liberal education requirements may be eligible to enroll in the Advanced Standing Plan and complete degree requirements in three semesters.
Applicants who have completed the application by the deadline for admission to the Mortuary Science program will have their application materials referred to the program office for consideration.
Mortuary Science Transfer Student Profile
Number of Admitted Students for Fall 2009: 23 Fall 2009 Average Transfer GPA: 3.06 Transfer GPA range distribution: 4.0-3.5 17% 3.49-3.0 26% 2.99-2.5 57% Below 2.5 4% Click here for campus visit and transfer advising contact information.
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Nursing (School of Nursing)
5-160 Weaver-Densford Hall (East Bank, Minneapolis campus)
612-625-7980
http://www.nursing.umn.eduEstablished in 1909 as the first nursing school on a university campus in the United States, the School of Nursing is recognized as one of the best in the field. Continuing its tradition of preparing leaders in the profession of nursing, the school offers a bachelor of science in nursing (B.S.N.) as a foundation for professional practice and graduate study.
The four-year B.S.N. program consists of one year of prerequisite courses and a three-year nursing sequence. Students are admitted to the three-year sequence after completing the prerequisites. Admission is once a year for the upcoming fall semester. The program has a full-time, day school curriculum and is offered on the Twin Cities and Rochester campuses. Admission is competitive.
Degree options: Bachelor of science in nursing (B.S.N.)
Deadlines
Spring semester 2010 No spring admission Fall semester 2010 Final: February 1 Spring semester 2011 No spring admission Prerequisite coursework and admissions requirements:
To be considered for the program, at the time of application transfer applicants must have:
- Completed or have in progress at least four of the five college level/college credit prerequisites listed in the application, with the ability to complete all five prerequisites (six prerequisites for Rochester applicants) before entering the program in September.
- At least one biological or physical science course completed at time of application with an A to F grade. Biological or physical science courses are defined as chemistry and biology (and Anatomy and Physiology I for Rochester applicants). Anatomy and Physiology I must have been completed within the 10 years prior to fall start date in the program.
- Minimum cumulative college GPA of 2.8 (based on a 4.0 scale).
- Minimum cumulative prerequisite GPA of 2.8 with at least four courses (completed or in progress) taken A-F.
- All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C- or better.
- Proof of English proficiency, if applicable: Paper based TOEFL (PBT) score of 586, Computer based TOEFL (CBT) score of 240, Internet based TOEFL (IBT) score or 95, or a MELAB score of 58.
Applicants with fewer than 26 college semester credits are also evaluated on the following:
- A preferred minimum high school GPA of 3.2.
- A preferred ACT score of 25 or SAT of 1,150.
Admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N) major is competitive. The degree is offered at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities campus and at the University of Minnesota Rochester campus. Prerequisites differ slightly between campuses; applicants are advised to contact the School of Nursing Office of Student and Career Advancement Services (612-625-7980) or check http://www.nursing.umn.edu for more information.
In addition to applying for admission, transfer students must also submit the School of Nursing Application, which is available online. The fall 2010 application must be complete by 4:30 p.m. on February 1, 2010.
Nursing Transfer Student Profile
Number of Admitted Students for Fall 2009: 37 Fall 2009 Average Transfer GPA: 3.58 Transfer GPA range distribution: 4.0-3.5 73% 3.49-3.0 27% 2.99-2.5 0% Below 2.5 0% Click here for campus visit and transfer advising contact information.
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