Pre-Health Science (AA), General Health Sciences Concentration

School of Math, Science & Engineering (MSE)

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 the University of New Mexico (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 UNM core curriculum.

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Educational Option Information

• This educational option is an: Associate of Arts Degree
• This program can be completed: Part-time or full time
• This educational option is designed for: The Pre-Health Sciences AA degree prepares students for numerous health-related programs at CNM as well as for transfer into health-related programs offered at 4-year institutions.
• This educational option can be started: Any term
• Primary course location: Main Campus

Approximate Costs of this Educational Option

• Cost of Attendance
• Tuition
• Books
• Program and Course Fees

Financial Aid Considerations

• This is a financial aid eligible program.
  • Direct Subsidized Loans: 150 percent rule
  • Some courses are not eligible for Financial Aid. Please check the list here when considering a course.

• Other: Students are expected to purchase textbooks, lab manuals and lab safety equipment.

Educational Opportunities

This program is designed to prepare students to transfer into health-related programs offered at 4-year institutions.

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.