Bachelor of Medical Assisting at The University of Montana

    Bachelor of Medical Assisting at The University of Montana

    Bachelor of Medical Assisting at The University of Montana

    The University of Montana offers the Bachelor of Medical Assisting as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Missoula , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for medical assisting and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 21, 2027.

    About Bachelor of Medical Assisting

    Study Medical Assisting at Missoula College

    Do you enjoy helping people and want to make a difference through your career? Earn your associate degree in medical assisting from Missoula College and take advantage of the growing need for medical assistants.

    Medical assistants are cross-trained with skills and knowledge in front office administrative, clinical, and limited laboratory procedures. Your medical assisting courses, combined with internships at medical clinics and hospitals, teach you everything you need to excel. Upon graduation, students are prepared to take the national Registered Medical Assisting (RMA) exam.

    Medical assisting classes are available at the Missoula College River campus and 100% online. If desired, students can take classes from their home community without relocating to Missoula.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Medical Assisting at The University of Montana

    Entry Requirements

    Academic Eligibility

    First-year students: To be eligible for admission, freshman students must have met/be on track to meet all upper/senior secondary school requirements with the equivalent of a 2.5 GPA to be automatically considered for admission to undergraduate programs.

    Transfer students: Transfer students must have graduated from secondary school and completed at least 12 university-level credits (1 semester) with the equivalent of a 2.0 GPA.

    UM Undergraduate Admissions uses a 4.0 unweighted scale to determine GPA. If your school does not calculate GPA, we will calculate it for you when we evaluate your academic records. 

    Documents for Admission

    Secondary school students/graduates: Please submit academic transcripts/mark sheets for grades 9-12 and secondary school leaving certificates, exam results or diplomas showing secondary school completion (if applicable)

    Students who have completed at least one semester (12 U.S. credits) of university or post-secondary study: university transcript/mark sheets/exam results listing all courses, grades and credits/hours and diplomas/graduation certificates (if applicable). Students who qualify for transfer do not need to submit secondary school documents.

    English translations: All documents not originally issued in English must also be accompanied by word-for-word English translations. You, the applicant, can make the translations yourself.

    Admission consideration for international applicants can proceed with unofficial documents. Unofficial documents are photocopies or scans of original academic documents submitted to University of Montana directly by you, the student. Unofficial documents can be uploaded to your admission portal.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 48
    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 70

    Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Medical Assisting

    Career development in the medical assisting program

    Our medical assistant program has a nearly 100% job placement rate, most of which comes directly from internships. Our faculty are well-regarded in the healthcare community and have built relationships across the state.

    Instructors take students out into the community to administer well-checks and provide services like flu shots. UM also offers scholarships and financial aid to help you finance your medical assisting degree, and we proudly support active military and veterans through scholarships and the GI bill.

    Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Medical Assisting at The University of Montana

    Application Fee 30

    How to Apply for Bachelor of Medical Assisting at The University of Montana

    1. Complete an online application
    2. Pay the application fee
    3. Submit required application documents

    • English language proficiency requirements
    • Academic records
    • Financial information
    • Copy of passport
    • Transfer form (for transfer students only) 

    You can also download our International Admissions Checklist to help you submit all required materials.

    Bachelor of Medical Assisting at The University of Montana
    The University of Montana
    The University of Montana
    United States of America

    United States of America, Missoula

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