Program Proficiencies and/or Prerequisites

Students must demonstrate proficiency in these areas either by placement exam, scores  or specific course work.

• English 2 Proficiency 
• MATH 1210 
• Reading 2 Proficiency 

Term 1

• PSY 1105 - Introduction to Psychology 3 credit hour(s)

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• BIO 1410 - Biology for Health Sciences 3 credit hour(s)

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• BIO 1492 - Biology for Health Sciences Laboratory 1 credit hour(s)

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• CHEM 1410 - Introduction to Chemistry 3 credit hour(s)

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• CHEM 1492 - Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory 1 credit hour(s)

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• ENG 1101 - College Writing 3 credit hour(s)
• IT 1010 - Introduction to Computers 3 credit hour(s)

Term 2

• MATH 1330 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics 3 credit hour(s)

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• BIO 2210 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 3 credit hour(s)

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• BIO 2292 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab 1 credit hour(s)

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• ENG 1102 - Analytic and Argumentative Writing 3 credit hour(s)
• Humanities Requirement  3 credit hour(s)
• Elective  3-4 credit hour(s)

Term 3

• BIO 2310 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 3 credit hour(s)

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• BIO 2392 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab 1 credit hour(s)

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• CHEM 2210 - Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry 4 credit hour(s)
• NUTR 2110 - Human Nutrition 3 credit hour(s)
• SOC 1101 - Introduction To Sociology 3 credit hour(s)

Term 4

• BIO 2110 - Microbiology 3 credit hour(s)

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• BIO 2192 - Microbiology Laboratory 1 credit hour(s)

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• COMM 2221 - Interpersonal Communication Studies 3 credit hour(s)
• Elective  3 credit hour(s)
• Fine Arts Requirement  3 credit hour(s)
• Humanities Requirement  3 credit hour(s)

Note

This information is meant to serve as a general guide for students intending to major in Dental Hygiene at UNM. Specific requirements for transfer will vary from school to school. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the four year transfer school to confirm specific admission and degree requirements.

Students are required to attend a Dental Hygiene Advisement Session prior to applying to the program; see the UNM Dental Hygiene website for dates/times. After attending the session, students are also recommended to meet with a UNM advisor. Students who have high grades in science courses are most competitive for admission.