BS Mortuary Science at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

The program of mortuary science at the University of Minnesota, established in 1908, was the first program of its kind to be organized at a state university. For detailed information, please visit the program's website (www.med.umn.edu/mortuaryscience) or contact the program office via email [email protected] or phone 612-624-6464.

Faculty: Medical School  |  Duration: 4 years / 120 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Public Health and Technical Courses, Business Management and Professional Courses, Legal, Ethical, Regulatory Courses, Clinical Rotations, Capstone, Upper Division Writing Intensive within the Major. All degree-seeking students must complete the University’s Liberal Education requirements . Prior to being cleared for graduation, all students are required to take the National Board Examination (NBE) prepared by the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards (i.e., "The Conference").

Career pathways

The Program of Mortuary Science's mission is to skillfully combine the study of behavioral, physical, and applied sciences for the goal of preparing graduates for careers as knowledgeable, skilled, and innovative funeral service professionals. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES: The central objective of an ABFSE-accredited program must be to educate students in every phase of funeral service so that program graduates are prepared for entry-level employmen

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