Program Overview

Program Overview

The pre-professional degree program is designed for students seeking admission into medical, osteopathic, dental, pharmacy, and veterinary graduate programs. It provides broad, general knowledge of human anatomy, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, and physiology.

Program Details

• Program Type: Master's
• Academic Unit: School of Science and Engineering
• Standard credit hours: 30
• Delivery Mode: In-person
• Typical Program Length: 1 year (consecutive Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters)
• Typical Course Load: 3-4 per semester
• Estimated Program Cost: $16,140
  • All rates or costs are for illustrative purposes only. Estimated cost is calculated by multiplying the appropriate 2025/2026 UMKC academic year resident rate by standard credit hours. Fees are NOT included in the calculation.

Program Benefits

• Accelerated program: Start in the Summer or Fall Semester and complete your degree in as little as one year as a full-time student.
• Career success: Leverage industry connections and receive direction and support from award-winning faculty and staff.
• Research opportunities: Contribute to world-changing research in key areas of science, technology, healthcare, education, law, the arts, and the humanities.

After Graduation

Graduates may qualify for advanced roles in research, laboratory management, and education. Valuable skills gained include data analysis, scientific communication, and critical thinking.

Potential Careers

• Physician
• Dentist
• Pharmacist
• Veterinarian
• Physician Assistant

Where Our Students Work

• UMKC School of Medicine
• University of Kansas School of Medicine
• Kansas City University: Osteopathic Medical School
• A.T. Still University of Health Sciences

Potential Courses

Biochemistry

Understand the chemistry and mechanisms involved in biosynthesis, degradation, and utilization of the major constituents of living systems and the biochemistry of specialized tissues, hormones, nutrition, and disease.

Mammalian Physiology

Study of the physiological functions and controls in human and related mammalian systems, with emphasis on fundamental processes that underlie normal and abnormal clinical conditions.

Gross Anatomy for Nurse Anesthetists

This course presents and examines the anatomic concepts and conditions essential for critical thinking and decision-making by the nurse anesthetist.

Related Programs and Pathways

• B.S. Biology/M.S. Cellular and Molecular Biology (Major, Master's)
• Medicine (Doctorate)
• Physician Assistant (Master's)
• Pharmacy (Doctorate)
• Dentistry (Doctorate)

Application Process

1. Gather your materials
   • Official transcripts
   • Names and locations of previous college(s) and dates you attended
   • Citizenship, residency, and visa information (if applicable)
2. Complete the online application
   • $45 for domestic graduate students or $75 for international graduate students
3. Check admissions requirements
   • Some programs have specific admission requirements or may require minimum scores on graduate admissions tests.

Application Dates

• To Start Classes in Fall: Apply by July 15, Classes begin in August
• To Start Classes in Summer: Apply by May 1, Classes begin in June

Estimated Tuition Per Semester

• Resident Rate: $4,842
• Midwest Student Exchange Program: $7,263
• Nonresident Rate: $12,155
  • All rates or costs are for illustrative purposes only. Estimated cost is calculated by multiplying the appropriate 2025/2026 UMKC academic year resident rate by standard credit hours. Fees are NOT included in the calculation.