Overview

AT Health Science (Pre-Professional) program at University of Missouri - Columbia tThe pre-professional emphasis may also prepare students who have appropriate work experience as an undergraduate to work for clinical research companies, medical or pharmaceutical sales or other non-clinical health careers that require a background in science and knowledge of health care.

The Health Science (Pre-Professional) emphasis at University of Missouri - Columbia area includes 20 hours of core required courses, general education, professional emphasis requirements and required electives that complement the student's pathway.

In addition, the health science program requires an internship that is appropriate for a student's career goals. Examples of internships for the pre-professional emphasis include: Missouri Telehealth Network, MedZou Community Health Center, PhysAssist, and Scribe America.

Common Career Paths

You can do nearly anything with a Mizzou degree, but here are some common career paths taken by graduates of this major:

Community Health Workers

Health Educators

Healthcare Support Workers, All Other

Home Health Aides

Medical Assistants

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Health Sciences Seminar

Contemporary Health Issues

Elements of Physiology

Animal Physiology

Medical Ethics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-21 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-19 00:00:00 , International

More details

• International- There are no application deadlines, but we recommend you apply 6-12 months before the start of the semester you wish to begin taking classes.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbia, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the required core coursework with the required grades.

Meet the English language requirements.

Submit all of the required application materials.

Proof of financial support.

Scanned copy of your passport.

Transfer authorization (for F-1 and J-1 transfer students only).

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

36374 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36374 USD per year during 48 months.
National

34322 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34322 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

14122 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14122 USD per year during 48 months.

• National: $34,322-$37,922; • Local: $14,122-$17,722; • International: $36,374-$40,154.

Living costs for Columbia

800 - 1300 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Health Science (Pre-Professional).

Available Scholarships

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