Overview

The final year of the cooperative program at Pennsylvania Western University is spent at PIMS, where you learn how to be a funeral home director and an embalmer. Upon completion of the one year at PIMS (which, unlike PennWest California, is based on a trimester system running from August to August), you'll receive an Associate in Specialized Technology degree from PIMS. Your credits taken at PIMS transfer back to PennWest California, and upon graduation you'll also earn a Bachelor of Science in Biology - Mortuary Science from PennWest California.

Key Features

Career edge: Although a bachelor's degree is not required to become a funeral home director in Pennsylvania, your PennWest California degree in biology with a concentration in mortuary science gives you a distinct advantage. You'll stand out from other graduates when looking to apprentice and train with a licensed funeral home director. Your qualifications also will set you apart when you start looking for a position at an established funeral home. In addition, your PennWest California degree provides a strong foundation should you desire to pursue a career as a coroner.
Solid foundation: Mortuary Science majors find Pennsylvania Western University courses in human anatomy and microbiology most interesting because these areas are closely related to their career path. PennWest California also provides students with business and world religion courses that support their future work in the profession. Students learn how to prepare the deceased when they attend PIMS.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cellular and Molecular Biology

Human Anatomy

General Microbiology

Human Physiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-11-01 00:00:00 , International

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PennWest reviews undergraduate applications on a rolling basis, so there is no application deadline.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

California, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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General requirements

Official high school or college transcript(s) indicating a GPA of 2.50 or higher on a 4.0 scale for first-year students and 2.0 or higher for transfer students, as determined through an approved credential evaluation method, and,
International applicants whose primary language of instruction is not English must demonstrate English proficiency
Alternative and academic-based English proficiency evidence may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Final determination rests with Undergraduate Admissions.
A copy of the applicant’s international passport (alternate forms of ID are NOT acceptable). The international passport shall also serve as proof of English proficiency for citizens of countries that recognize English as an official language

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

12508 USD / year

≈ 12508 USD / year
Out-of-State

12508 USD / year

≈ 12508 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8338 USD / year

≈ 8338 USD / year

Living costs

California

United States

1570 - 2658 USD / month

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

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California

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