The Pre-Health Sciences major is an Associate of Arts Degree program that prepares students to apply for health-related programs at CNM, as well as to transfer to UNM or other four-year degree programs in numerous health-related fields. It fulfills the general education core courses for 4-year degrees required by the state of New Mexico and the University of New Mexico core curriculum.
This program is designed to prepare students to transfer to a 4-year degree program in Emergency Medical Services.
Some courses are not eligible for Financial Aid. Please check the list here when considering a course.
Individual courses associated with this program may require students to purchase additional materials.
Educational Opportunities
An associate degree is an important milestone for students pursuing either a baccalaureate degree or graduate degree. Core requirements for the baccalaureate are met through completion of the CNM Associate of Science degree.
This particular concentration prepares students for transfer into a 4-year Emergency Medical services degree program. Students from CNM should always refer to the catalog of their intended transfer institution for admission, program, course, and graduation requirements. College catalogs are generally available online. Students should also consult an Academic Advisor to plan for transfer.
Many of the courses in this program are transferable and some may be applied to four-year degree programs at other institutions. CNM currently has transfer agreements with many colleges and universities in New Mexico and elsewhere.
Career Opportunities
Employment of emergency medical technicians and paramedics is projected to grow 23 percent from 2012 to 2022, much faster than the average for all occupations.
Associate of Arts in Pre-Health Sciences, Pre-Emergency Medical Services Concentration 62-64 credit hours
Notes
This information is meant to serve as a general guide for students intending to major in Emergency Medical Services 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 must be certified in EMT-Basic or EMT-Intermediate prior to applying for the UNM program. Students are strongly recommended to meet with a UNM advisor to discuss their transfer plans.
* * * Modern Language recommended
* * * * Students are strongly recommended to meet with the UNM Emergency Medical Services advisor to discuss their transfer plans. Contact information is available on the UNM Emergency Medical Services Academy website.