Transfer Admissions Requirements: Mortuary Science

Established 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. 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.)

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Prerequisite coursework and admissions requirements

Competitive applicants will have:

  • Completed at least one course in each of the following areas: general psychology,  general sociology, and interpersonal communication.
  • Completed 26-semester credits with grades of A, B, C, S, or P with a GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Students who have completed all of the admission and liberal education requirements or have earned a previous bachelor's degree may be eligible to enroll in the Advanced Standing Plan.

Admitted students are expected to interview a funeral home director and to submit a reflection on that interview. Information on how to submit this reflection will be posted to an admitted applicant’s Application Tracker. This reflection is a required component for enrollment after admission.