Pre-Health Science, Pre-Pharmacy Concentration

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 1310 
• 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 1710 - General Chemistry I 3 credit hour(s)

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• CHEM 1792 - General Chemistry I Lab 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

• Mathematics Requirement  3-4 credit hour(s)

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

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

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• ENG 1102 - Analytic and Argumentative Writing 3 credit hour(s)
• Humanities Requirement  3 credit hour(s)
• Program Approved Requirement  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 Laboratory 1 credit hour(s)
• Humanities Requirement  3 credit hour(s)
• Social/Behavioral Science Requirement  3 credit hour(s) *
• Program Approved Requirement  3-4 credit hour(s)
• Program Approved Requirement  3-4 credit hour(s)

Term 4

• Fine Arts Requirement  3 credit hour(s)
• COMM 2221 - Interpersonal Communication Studies 3 credit hour(s)
• Program Approved Requirement  3-4 credit hour(s)
• Program Approved Requirement  3-4 credit hour(s)

Note

This information is meant to serve as a general guide for students intending to pursue a pre-pharmacy curriculum at UNM. Specific requirements for transfer will vary from school to school. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the transfer school to confirm specific admission and degree requirements.

Pre-Pharmacy is NOT a major at UNM. Students complete pre-pharmacy coursework and then apply to directly enter the School of Pharmacy. Students with a GPA higher than 3.0 will be most competitive in the admissions process, and there are additional admission criteria, including the PCAT exam, letters of reference, and required experience. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with a UNM College of Pharmacy advisor to confirm course equivalencies and learn more about admission procedures. Contact information is available on the College of Pharmacy website. In addition, students are encouraged to meet with a UNM Arts and Sciences Advisor to discuss major options while they wait to enter the School of Pharmacy. Visit the Arts and Sciences Advisement website.

Program Approved Requirement