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Preprofessional programs are available in the
sciences allied with biology, chemistry, and medicine. Among the
careers for which preprofessional courses are available at Tech
are medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, optometry, pharmacy,
and veterinary science. The Bachelor of Science degrees in Biology,
Chemistry, and Basic Sciences, with suitable elective courses,
will qualify a student for admission to most professional schools
related to medicine. Be sure to check the specific requirements
of the professional school you are interested in attending. The
Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with Medical Technology Option
is granted at Tech in cooperation with accredited schools of medical
technology. The undergraduate requirements for admission to a school
of law may also be fulfilled at New Mexico Tech. Catalog
Pages concerning Preprofessional programs. (.pdf)
Students enrolled at New Mexico Tech may work
toward New Mexico alternative certification as secondary school
teachers. The Bachelor of Science in Basic Sciences is appropriate
for these students, and education courses required for teacher
certification can be used for electives in this program. The Socorro
Public School System cooperates by providing opportunities for
observation and student teaching. Prospective teachers should consult
the chair of the Department of Education, as well as their regular
academic advisor in planning their programs.
New Mexico Tech offers three programs that allow
students capable of above-average academic achievement to earn
both a bachelors and master’s degrees in five years. Through
the Department of Earth
and Environmental Science, students can earn a bachelor’s
degree in Earth science with an environmental geology option and
a master’s degree in geology, or a bachelor’s in a
science or engineering field and a master’s degree in hydrology.
The Department of Mathematics offers
a similar opportunity for students majoring in mathematics.
 Tech
has a wealth of research projects on campus, many of which employ
students for pay or class credit. Since over 99 percent of our
faculty have Ph.D.'s and conduct research, many professors hire
undergraduate students to assist them. In addition, Tech has
several divisions dedicated to research. See
our Research Section - Faculty
Research
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