Biology: Mortuary Science Track

The mortuary science track in the biology program at Cal U offers a program of study to prepare students to enter the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science (PIMS). Students complete six semesters of coursework at Cal U and then complete their senior year studying embalming methods and funeral direction at the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science.

The mortuary science track, through affiliation PIMS, is accredited through the American Board of Funeral Service Education, National Association of Colleges of Mortuary Science and National Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards of the United States Inc.

This program is designed for three years of approved study on campus and one year of study at PIMS. The curriculum requires 120 credits: 92 credits in required and elective Cal U courses and 28 credits at PIMS. Upon completion of the program, you'll be granted a Bachelor of Science degree from Cal U and a diploma from PIMS. Upon completion of a one-year resident intern period, you may apply for the state board examinations and licensure as a funeral director and embalmer.

Get a description of each of Cal U's biology courses from our Course Catalog. Contact PIMS for a description of its required courses.

Below is a recommended framework of courses for completing the degree in four years.

Bachelor of Science in Biology (Mortuary Science Track): 120 Credits