Wayne State University

Aim Higher

Mortuary Science

The Mortuary Science Program is dedicated to educate individuals in the professional discipline of Mortuary Science through high quality educational exposures in classroom didactics, practicum, internships, and clinical experiential.   

We are dedicated to provide learning and teaching environment of the highest academic standards and instill academic and professional excellence. 

Disciplines within the program are recognized nationally for quality in the development of highly competent professionals and practitioners who exceed standards of professional practice.

Application Information for Departmental Programs


Our passage rate of first-time takers on the National Board Examinations.....


Year # Takers # Passed % Passed
2008 17 15 88%
2009 24 21 88%


2010 # Takers # Passed % Passed
ARTS 13 11 85%
SCIENCE 13 12 92%
2011 # Takers # Passed % Passed
ARTS 30 27 90%
SCIENCE 31 23 74%

The annual passage rate of first-time takers on the National Board Examination (NBE) f:or the most recent three-year period for this institution and all American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE) accredited funeral service education programs is posted on the ABFSE website (www.abfse.org). Michael Smith, Ph.D, is the executive director of the ABFSE, 3414 Ashland Ave., Suite G, St. Joseph, MO 64506.

As part of admission requirements and the application process to professional programs within Fundamental and Applied Sciences (Mortuary Science, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Pathologists’ Assistant, and the Post-Bachelor Forensic Investigation),  all applicants must attend a minimum of one monthly Information Meeting at the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences within one year of formal application to specific programs of choice.  Additional information regarding attendance can be found on the College’s website.