College of Health Professions and Biomedical Sciences
The College of Health Professions and Biomedical Sciences offers a full complement of professional degrees in social work, pharmacy, physical therapy, public health, as well as graduate degrees in biomedical science, neuroscience, toxicology and medicinal chemistry. The College has 907 undergraduate students and 417 graduate students.
Points of Pride
- The Skaggs School of Pharmacy is ranked 12th nationally (out of more than 100 pharmacy schools) in total amount awarded in FY10 grants and contracts.
- The School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science is ranked in the top 20% in the nation by US News and World Report.
- Graduates of the College’s advanced degree programs are in high demand and have a job placement rate close to 100%.
- The School of Public and Community Health offers the only MPH degree program in Montana and adjacent states, and the only program in the Rocky Mountain west to offer an online learning core curriculum.
- Students who major in social work at The University of Montana leave prepared to enter the job market as entry-level professionals (BSW) or as advanced social work practitioners (MSW).
- Pharmacy students travel with Improving Health Among Rural Montanans to offer health screening services to rural Montanans.
- Physical therapy students help run a free rehabilitation clinic for community members in need of their services.
UM Foundation Support
- During fiscal year 2011, students in the College received more than $156,000 in scholarships.
- Most of the College's programs have a tuition surcharge of approximately $4,200 per year. Scholarship support is crucial to recruit and retain the best and brightest as well as those with financial need.
- Funds for students to attend national conferences are a priority. A $500 gift allows a student to attend these beneficial conferences and be exposed to experts in their field. Many students present or give talks at these conferences.
- The College of Health Professions and Biomedical Sciences presents a wide range of opportunities for donors to make an impact. Scholarships and opportunity funds are two of the college’s highest priorities.
To make a gift to the College of Health Professions and Biomedical Sciences today, please complete the form below.
