Overview

The Mortuary Science programme from Kansas City Kansas Community College prepares graduates to pass the National Board Examination (NBE) and to deliver quality funeral, cremation, and memorial services with professionalism, integrity, and compassion. Students will learn to prepare a decedent through embalming or cremation, arrange and direct funeral services, interact with the grieving, and follow legal aspects of the funeral service industry. This degree is good for individuals who are socially perceptive, active listeners, and service-oriented.

Career Paths

Upon passing the NBE and gaining licensure, graduates can see career paths such as funeral attendant, funeral home manager, funeral director, and embalmer.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Pathology

Embalming Theory

Mortuary Management

Funeral Service Merchandising

Interpersonal Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

62 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kansas City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

This is a selective admission programme. Application to the programme does not constitute admission.
High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50 for all undergraduate coursework.
Submit either a letter of recommendation from a licensed Funeral Director or an Investigation Questionnaire.
Contact programme coordinator for applicaiton, full requirements, and programme-specific advising.

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

7285 USD / year

≈ 7285 USD / year
Out-of-State

7254 USD / year

≈ 7254 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

3751 USD / year

≈ 3751 USD / year

Living costs

Kansas City

United States

900 - 1400 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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Career Paths

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Kansas City

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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