Pre-Health Professions Studies C.T.S.
General Certificate Requirements
Additional requirements for graduation can be found on the Degree/Certificate Requirements for Graduation page.
Unless otherwise noted in individual program requirements, a minimum grade point average of 2.00 in all work attempted at the University of Montana-Missoula is required for graduation. Please see the Academic Policies and Procedures page for information on how your GPA is calculated.
Courses taken to satisfy the requirements of a major, minor, or certificate program must be completed with a grade of C- or better unless a higher grade is noted in the program requirements.
Online Program Option
This program may be completed in an online format. Students interested in pursuing an online degree or certificate program are strongly encouraged to contact the offering department to discuss specific program and course modalities and create a plan of study with an academic advisor. The course requirements listed below may not be consistently offered via online delivery.
Certificate of Technical Studies - Pre-Health Professions
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| AHMS 129 | Introduction to Health Professions | 2-3 |
| or AHMS 144 | Medical Terminology | |
| BIOH 104N | Basic Human Biology | 3-4 |
| or BIOH 112 | Human Form and Function I | |
| or BIOH 201N | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | |
| BIOH 105N | Basic Human Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| or BIOH 113 | Human Form and Function II | |
| COMX 115S | Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| or PSYX 100S | Intro to Psychology | |
| M 105 | Contemporary Mathematics (or higher) | 3 |
| WRIT 101 | College Writing I | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15-17 | |
One Year Plan
| First Year | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| AHMS 144 or AHMS 129 |
Medical Terminology or Introduction to Health Professions |
2-3 |
| BIOH 104N |
Basic Human Biology or Human Form and Function I or Human Anatomy & Physiology I |
3 |
| BIOH 105N |
Basic Human Biology Laboratory or Human Form and Function II or Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab |
1 |
| M 105 | Contemporary Mathematics | 3-4 |
| PSYX 100S or COMX 115S |
Intro to Psychology or Introduction to Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
| WRIT 101 | College Writing I | 4 |
| Hours | 16-18 | |
| Total Hours | 16-18 | |
Last Updated Fall 2026
One Year Plan
| First Year | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| AHMS 144 or AHMS 129 |
Medical Terminology or Introduction to Health Professions |
3 |
| BIOH 104N |
Basic Human Biology or Human Form and Function I or Human Anatomy & Physiology I |
3 |
| BIOH 105N |
Basic Human Biology Laboratory or Human Form and Function II or Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab |
1 |
| M 105 | Contemporary Mathematics | 3-4 |
| PSYX 100S or COMX 115S |
Intro to Psychology or Introduction to Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
| WRIT 101 | College Writing I | 4 |
| Hours | 17-18 | |
| Total Hours | 17-18 | |
Last Updated Fall 2026