UNM Los Alamos

Pre-Professional Health Sciences

Pre-Professional Health Sciences

Do you enjoy working with people? Are you good at science? Do you like solving problems? Health care professionals strive to improve the health and wellness of individuals and society. Change the world, one person at a time!

About the Program

This is a transfer degree program designed for students pursuing a career in the health sciences. This degree fulfills the specialized pre-admission requirements for most degree programs in nursing, emergency medical services, dental hygiene, radiology, pharmacy, physician’s assistant, occupational therapy and physical therapy.

Whether you are just getting started on your career path or changing careers, this program is your starting point. You will build a strong foundation for future success in our small classes with personalized attention. 

Career Opportunities

Health care jobs are one of the fastest growing job sectors in the country, and the high demand is matched by high salaries. Explore the many rewarding careers in the health sciences at https://career.unm.edu/students--alumni/health-sciences.html and https://www.careeronestop.org/default.aspx, where you’ll find job descriptions, educational requirements, current salaries, interviews with health professionals, and more.

Potential Careers

  • EMT, Paramedic
  • Nurse: RN, BSN, Certified Nurse Practitioner
  • Physical Therapist, PT Assistant
  • Occupational Therapist, OT Assistant
  • Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician
  • Dentist, Dental hygienist, Dental Assistant
  • Medical doctor, Physician’s Assistant
  • Dietician, Dietetic Aid

Contact Information

Susan Schauer
505.661.4697
sschauer@unm.edu
Irina Alvestad
505.661.4696
irina@unm.edu