Required Courses for Graduation with the TAMS Diploma
The TAMS Health Professions Pathways curricula allows students to pursue the original TAMS curriculum—General Science and Math —or to explore specific academic fields. Each pathway contains detailed information about its curriculum, including course descriptions, and each pathway can become a “2+2” degree program for TAMS students who remain at the University of North Texas to earn a baccalaureate degree.
Health Professions: 3+4 Pathway to Doctor of Osteopathy at UNTHSC
Health Professions Pathway to Doctor of Osteopathy at UNT Health Science Center
Students starting at TAMS in MATH 1650(pathway unavailable to incoming students in Class of 2025 and beyond)
The Traditional Science pathway with the 3+4 DO option is nearly identical to the Traditional Science pathway, with exceptions related to pre-med prerequisites (e.g., anatomy and physiology, organic chemistry). TAMS students who choose this pathway are NOT obligated to remain at UNT to complete their degree; students may simply complete the TAMS program and then move on to their next educational institution.
Students may elect to change pathways ONCE at the end of their first semester but before the first day of class of the second semester. This excludes the Music track as the College of Music requires a student to audition during the TAMS admissions process. Changing tracks may require students to complete Summer courses between their first year and second year at TAMS in order to “catch up” with the requirements of the new pathway curriculum. Students considering a change in pathway MUST meet with their Academic Counselor and MUST receive approval before enrolling in courses for their second semester.
Students interested in the 3+4 DO pathway will work with the TAMS Academic Counselor as well as the UNT Health Professions office advisors to ensure a seamless transition from TAMS to UNT to the DO program, if a student is accepted. Should a student not be admitted to the DO program, a student will be well-positioned to complete a baccalaureate degree in biology at UNT and then apply to medical programs as a traditional undergraduate.
Students who decide to pursue the 3+4 DO pathway will complete the TAMS program, complete one (1) year of courses at UNT Denton, apply for the DO program at the UNT Health Science Center in Fort Worth and, if accepted, begin attending courses at UNTHSC their fourth year. In order to be eligible for the 3+4 DO program, a student must meet the following requirements:
• Successfully complete a minimum of 15 credit hours each fall and spring semesters, for 6 consecutive semesters
• Maintain continuous enrollment at UNT during long terms
• Complete a minimum of 90 semester credit hours of undergraduate curriculum at UNT, of which 24 must be advanced and completed at UNT, irrespective of any course credits earned through dual credit, advanced placement examinations, or transferred from other institutions
• Earn a B or better in all attempted prerequisite courses and all attempted BCPM courses taken at UNT (“BCPM” is defined as any course with a prefix of BIOL, BIOC, CHEM, PHYS, and MATH); Re-taking any prerequisite or BCPM course, and earning a B or better in a subsequent attempt, will not fulfill this eligibility requirement
• Earn a grade in each course that contributes to degree requirements, with the exception of electives; any elective can be graded as Pass/No Pass, but no more than three credit hours can be graded as Pass/No Pass in a semester
• Earn both a cumulative and BCPM GPA of 3.75 or higher by the end of the first semester at UNT
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher
• Maintain a GPA of 3.75 or higher in all BCPM courses
• Earn a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher in all 6 semesters at UNT
• Participate in the UNT Health Professions Advisory Committee (HPAC) process throughout the second year at UNT
Pharmacy Reverse Articulation Agreement
UNT students can now earn a BA degree in Biology using coursework taken during the first year of Pharmacy School at the UNTHSC. This is not a guaranteed admission program, but for students who go to UNTHSC, they can reverse articulate coursework to complete the BA. Interested students should seek additional information from the UNT Office of Health Professions.
TAMS First Year | |||
Fall 1 | Spring 1 | ||
BIOL 1711, 1761 Honors Biology I w/lab | 5 hours | BIOL 1722 Honors Biology II | 3 hours |
CHEM 1410/1413 & 1430 General/Honors Chemistry I w/lab | 4 hours | CHEM 1420/1423 & 1440 General/Honors Chemistry II w/lab | 4 hours |
ENGL 1315 | 3 hours | BIOL 2301, 2311 Human A&P w/lab | 4 hours |
MATH 1650 | 5 hours | ENGL 1325 | 3 hours |
MATH 1710 | 4 hours | ||
Seminar | Seminar | ||
Total | 17 hours | Total | 18 hours |
Fall Timeline |
Spring Timeline Review progress with Pre-Health Advisor |
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Summer I Volunteer/Shadowing/Extra-Curricular | Summer II Volunteer/Shadowing/Extra-Curricular | ||
PSCI 2305 or 2306 (must be taken at UNT; may be taken online | 3 hours | BIOL 2302, 2312 (Must be taken at UNT) Human A&P II w/ lab |
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TAMS Second Year | |||
Fall 2 | Spring 2 | ||
PHYS 1710, 1730 Physics I w/ lab | 4 hours | PHYS 2220, 2240 Physics w/ lab | 4 hours |
CHEM 2370, 3210 Organic Chemistry w/ lab | 4 hours | CHEM 2380, 3220 Organic Chemistry II w/ lab | 3 hours |
ENGL 2331 | 3 hours | ENGL 2321/2326/2341/2351 (select one) | 3 hours |
HIST 2610/2620 | 3 hours | HIST 2610/2620 | 3 hours |
MATH 1720 | 3 hours | PSCI 2305/2306 | 3 hours |
Seminar | Seminar | ||
Total | 17 hours | Total | 17 hours |
Fall Timeline |
Spring Timeline |
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Summer I | Summer II | ||
Apply to TCOM through TMDSAS |
UNT Junior Year | |||
Fall 1 | Spring 1 | ||
BIOL 2041, 2042 Microbiology w/ lab | 4 hours | BIOL 3510/3520 Cell Bio/lab | 4 hours |
BIOL 3451, 3452 Genetics w/ lab | 4 hours | *Social and Behavior Core Requirement | 3 hours |
BIOC 3621, 3622 Biochemistry w/ lab | 4 hours | *Creative Core | 3 hours |
Upper level elective (advanced) | 3 hours | Upper level elective (advanced) | 3 hours |
MATH 3680 | 3 hours | ||
Total | 15 hours | Total | 16 hours |
* One of these courses must be advanced level (3000-4000)
IMPORTANT NOTES:
This plan is unofficial and may change based on each student’s needs or program updates: Changes must be approved by your advisor.
The science classes in bold must be taken in this order. If you have any questions, please contact Todd Lang.
Email: Todd.Lang@unt.edu
Remember…. Good grades are NOT enough to get accepted into Medical School!!! Please regularly talk with your advisors about shadowing,
volunteering and other ways to stand out on an application.
Health Professions Pathway to Doctor of Osteopathy at UNT Health Science Center
Students starting at TAMS in MATH 1710
The Health Professions pathway with the 3+4 DO option is nearly identical to the General Science and Math pathway, with exceptions related to pre-med prerequisites (e.g., anatomy and physiology, organic chemistry). TAMS students who choose this pathway are NOT obligated to remain at UNT to complete their degree; students may simply complete the TAMS program and then move on to their next educational institution
Students may elect to change pathways ONCE at the end of their first semester but before the first day of class of the second semester. This excludes the Music track as the College of Music requires a student to audition during the TAMS admissions process. Changing tracks may require students to complete Summer courses between their first year and second year at TAMS in order to “catch up” with the requirements of the new pathway curriculum. Students considering a change in pathway MUST meet with their Academic Counselor and MUST receive approval before enrolling in courses for their second semester.
Students interested in the 3+4 DO pathway will work with the TAMS Academic Counselor as well as the UNT Health Professions office advisors to ensure a seamless transition from TAMS to UNT to the DO program, if a student is accepted. Should a student not be admitted to the DO program, a student will be well-positioned to complete a baccalaureate degree in biology at UNT and then apply to medical programs as a traditional undergraduate.
Students who decide to pursue the 3+4 DO pathway will complete the TAMS program, complete one (1) year of courses at UNT Denton, apply for the DO program at the UNT Health Science Center in Fort Worth and, if accepted, begin attending courses at UNTHSC their fourth year. In order to be eligible for the 3+4 DO program, a student must meet the following requirements:
• Successfully complete a minimum of 15 credit hours each fall and spring semesters, for 6 consecutive semesters
• Maintain continuous enrollment at UNT during long terms
• Complete a minimum of 90 semester credit hours of undergraduate curriculum at UNT, of which 24 must be advanced and completed at UNT, irrespective of any course credits earned through dual credit, advanced placement examinations, or transferred from other institutions
• Earn a B or better in all attempted prerequisite courses and all attempted BCPM courses taken at UNT (“BCPM” is defined as any course with a prefix of BIOL, BIOC, CHEM, PHYS, and MATH); Re-taking any prerequisite or BCPM course, and earning a B or better in a subsequent attempt, will not fulfill this eligibility requirement
• Earn a grade in each course that contributes to degree requirements, with the exception of electives; any elective can be graded as Pass/No Pass, but no more than three credit hours can be graded as Pass/No Pass in a semester
• Earn both a cumulative and BCPM GPA of 3.75 or higher by the end of the first semester at UNT
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher
• Maintain a GPA of 3.75 or higher in all BCPM courses
• Earn a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher in all 6 semesters at UNT
• Participate in the UNT Health Professions Advisory Committee (HPAC) process throughout the second year at UNT
Pharmacy Reverse Articulation Agreement
UNT students can now earn a BA degree in Biology using coursework taken during the first year of Pharmacy School at the UNTHSC. This is not a guaranteed admission program, but for students who go to UNTHSC, they can reverse articulate coursework to complete the BA. Interested students should seek additional information from the UNT Office of Health Professions.
UNT Junior Year | |||
Fall 1 | Spring 1 | ||
BIOL 2041, 2042 Microbiology w/ lab | 4 hours | BIOL 3510/3520 Cell Bio/lab | 4 hours |
BIOL 3451, 3452 Genetics w/ lab | 4 hours | *Social and Behavior Core Requirement | 3 hours |
BIOC 3621, 3622 Biochemistry w/ lab | 4 hours | *Creative Core | 3 hours |
MATH 3680 | 3 hours | Upper level elective (advanced) | 3 hours |
Upper level elective (advanced) | 3 hours | ||
Total | 15 hours | Total | 16 hours |
* One of these courses must be advanced level (3000-4000)
This plan is unofficial and may change based on each student’s needs or program updates: Changes must be approved by your advisor.
The science classes in bold must be taken in this order. If you have any questions, please contact Todd Lang.
Email: Todd.Lang@unt.edu
Remember…. Good grades are NOT enough to get accepted into Medical School!!! Please regularly talk with your advisors about shadowing,
volunteering and other ways to stand out on an application.
Descriptions for this track's required courses
Health Professions Pathway to Doctor of Osteopathy at UNT Health Science Center
Students starting at TAMS in MATH 1720 or higher
The Health Professions pathway with the 3+4 DO option is nearly identical to the General Science and Math pathway, with exceptions related to pre-med prerequisites (e.g., anatomy and physiology, organic chemistry). TAMS students who choose this pathway are NOT obligated to remain at UNT to complete their degree; students may simply complete the TAMS program and then move on to their next educational institution.
Students may elect to change pathways ONCE at the end of their first semester but before the first day of class of the second semester. This excludes the Music track as the College of Music requires a student to audition during the TAMS admissions process. Changing tracks may require students to complete Summer courses between their first year and second year at TAMS in order to “catch up” with the requirements of the new pathway curriculum. Students considering a change in pathway MUST meet with their Academic Counselor and MUST receive approval before enrolling in courses for their second semester.
Students interested in the 3+4 DO pathway will work with the TAMS Academic Counselor as well as the UNT Health Professions office advisors to ensure a seamless transition from TAMS to UNT to the DO program, if a student is accepted. Should a student not be admitted to the DO program, a student will be well-positioned to complete a baccalaureate degree in biology at UNT and then apply to medical programs as a traditional undergraduate.
Students who decide to pursue the 3+4 DO pathway will complete the TAMS program, complete one (1) year of courses at UNT Denton, apply for the DO program at the UNT Health Science Center in Fort Worth and, if accepted, begin attending courses at UNTHSC their fourth year. In order to be eligible for the 3+4 DO program, a student must meet the following requirements:
• Successfully complete a minimum of 15 credit hours each fall and spring semesters, for 6 consecutive semesters
• Maintain continuous enrollment at UNT during long terms
• Complete a minimum of 90 semester credit hours of undergraduate curriculum at UNT, of which 24 must be advanced and completed at UNT, irrespective of any course credits earned through dual credit, advanced placement examinations, or transferred from other institutions
• Earn a B or better in all attempted prerequisite courses and all attempted BCPM courses taken at UNT (“BCPM” is defined as any course with a prefix of BIOL, BIOC, CHEM, PHYS, and MATH); Re-taking any prerequisite or BCPM course, and earning a B or better in a subsequent attempt, will not fulfill this eligibility requirement
• Earn a grade in each course that contributes to degree requirements, with the exception of electives; any elective can be graded as Pass/No Pass, but no more than three credit hours can be graded as Pass/No Pass in a semester
• Earn both a cumulative and BCPM GPA of 3.75 or higher by the end of the first semester at UNT
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher
• Maintain a GPA of 3.75 or higher in all BCPM courses
• Earn a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher in all 6 semesters at UNT
• Participate in the UNT Health Professions Advisory Committee (HPAC) process throughout the second year at UNT
Pharmacy Reverse Articulation Agreement
UNT students can now earn a BA degree in Biology using coursework taken during the first year of Pharmacy School at the UNTHSC. This is not a guaranteed admission program, but for students who go to UNTHSC, they can reverse articulate coursework to complete the BA. Interested students should seek additional information from the UNT Office of Health Professions.
TAMS First Year | |||
Fall 1 | Spring 1 | ||
BIOL 1711, 1761 Honors Biology I w/lab | 5 hours | BIOL 1722 Honors Biology II | 3 hours |
CHEM 1410/1413 & 1430 General/Honors Chemistry I w/lab | 4 hours | CHEM 1420/1423 & 1440 General/Honors Chemistry II w/lab | 4 hours |
ENGL 1315 | 3 hours | PSCI 2305/2306 | 3 hours |
MATH 1720 (or 2730 or higher) | 4 hours | ENGL 1325 | 3 hours |
MATH 3680 | 3 hours | ||
Seminar | Seminar | ||
Total | 15 hours | Total | 16 hours |
Fall Timeline |
Spring Timeline Review progress with Pre-Health Advisor |
||
Summer I Volunteer/Shadowing/Extra-Curricular | Summer II Volunteer/Shadowing/Extra-Curricular | ||
TAMS Second Year | |||
Fall 2 | Spring 2 | ||
PHYS 1710, 1730 Physics I w/ lab | 4 hours | PHYS 2220, 2240 Physics w/ lab | 4 hours |
CHEM 2370, 3210 Organic Chemistry I w/ lab | 4 hours | CHEM 2380, 3220 Organic Chemistry II w/ lab | 4 hours |
BIOL 2301, 2311 Human A&P w/lab | 4 hours | BIOL 2302, 2312 Human A&P II w/ lab | 4 hours |
HIST 2610/2620 | 3 hours | HIST 2610/2620 | 3 hours |
ENGL 2321/2326/2341/2351 (select one) | 3 hours | ||
Seminar | Seminar | ||
Total | 15 hours | Total | 18 hours |
Fall Timeline |
Spring Timeline |
||
Summer I | Summer II | ||
ENGL 2331 | 3 hours | ||
Apply to TCOM through TMDSAS | |||
Summer Timeline |
UNT Junior Year | |||
Fall 1 | Spring 1 | ||
BIOL 2041, 2042 Microbiology w/ lab | 4 hours | BIOL 3510/3520 Cell Bio/lab | 4 hours |
BIOL 3451, 3452 Genetics w/ lab | 4 hours | *Social and Behavior Core Requirement | 3 hours |
BIOC 3621, 3622 Biochemistry w/ lab | 4 hours | *Creative Core | 3 hours |
PSCI 2305/2306 | 3 hours | Upper level elective (advanced) | 3 hours |
Upper level elective (advanced) | 3 hours | ||
Total | 15 hours | Total | 16 hours |
* One of these courses must be advanced level (3000-4000)
IMPORTANT NOTES:
This plan is unofficial and may change based on each student’s needs or program updates: Changes must be approved by your advisor.
The science classes in bold must be taken in this order. If you have any questions, please contact Todd Lang.
Email: Todd.Lang@unt.edu
Remember…. Good grades are NOT enough to get accepted into Medical School!!! Please regularly talk with your advisors about shadowing,
volunteering and other ways to stand out on an application.
Descriptions for this track's required courses
Health Professions: Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering Pre-Med pathway to Bachelor of Science Biotechnology Degree
Pre-Med Biotechnology Track (pathway unavailable to incoming students who place into MATH1650 in Class of 2025 and beyond)
The Biomedical Engineering pathway with a Pre-med emphasis is a “2+2” program that allows TAMS students interested in biomedical engineering who may pursue a degree in medicine to complete two years at TAMS and then remain at UNT for two years to complete a baccalaureate degree. (Students who select this pathway may need to complete Summer courses in order to fulfill the pre-med prerequisites.) TAMS students who choose this pathway are NOT obligated to remain at UNT to complete their degree; students may simply complete the TAMS program and then move on to their next educational institution.
Students may elect to change pathways ONCE at the end of their first semester but before the first day of class of the second semester. This excludes the Music track as the College of Music requires a student to audition during the TAMS admissions process. Changing tracks may require students to complete Summer courses between their first year and second year at TAMS in order to “catch up” with the requirements of the new pathway curriculum. Students considering a change in pathway MUST meet with their Academic Counselor and MUST receive approval before enrolling in courses for their second semester.
TAMS First Year | |||
Fall 1 | Spring 1 | ||
CSCE 1030 | 4 hours | CSCE 1040 | 3 hours |
CSCE 1030 lab | 0 hours | CHEM 1420/1423 | 4 hours |
CHEM 1410/1413 | 4 hours | CHEM 1440 lab | 0 hours |
CHEM 1430 lab | 0 hours | BIOL 1710 | 3 hours |
BMEN 1300 or 2900 | 3 hours | BIOL 1760 | 2 hours |
ENGL 1315 | 3 hours | ENGL 1325 | 3 hours |
MATH 1710 (or higher) | 3/4/5 hours | MATH 1720 or 2730 | 3/4 hours |
Seminar | Seminar | ||
Total | 17-19 hours | Total | 18-19 hours |
TAMS Second Year | |||
Fall 2 | Spring 2 | ||
PHYS 1710 | 4 hours | PHYS 2220 | 4 hours |
PHYS 1730 lab | 0 hours | PHYS 2240 lab | 0 hours |
BMEN 2210 | 3 hours | EENG 2610 | 3 hours |
ENGL 2331 | 3 hours | TECM 2700 | 3 hours |
HIST 2610/2620 | 3 hours | HIST 2610/2620 | 3 hours |
MATH 2730 or 2700 | 3 hours | MATH 2700 or 3410 | 3 hours |
BIOL 1720 | 3 hours | PSCI 2305/2306 | 3 hours |
Seminar | Seminar | ||
Total | 18 hours | Total | 19 hours |
UNT Junior Year | |||
Fall 3 | Spring 3 | ||
BMEN 2320 | 4 hours | MATH 3410 | 3 hours |
MATH 2700 | 3 hours | BMEN 3312 | 3 hours |
EENG 2710 | 3 hours | BMEN 3321 | 3 hours |
BMEN 3310 | 3 hours | BIOL 3451 w/ lab | 4 hours |
BMEN 3311 | 3 hours | BIOC 3621 | 3 hours |
XXXX Language, Philosopy, Culture | 3 hours | ||
Total | 19 hours | Total | 16 hours |
UNT Senior Year | |||
Fall 4 | Spring 4 | ||
MATH 3680 | 3 hours | BMEN 4321 | 3 hours |
BMEN 4310 | 3 hours | BMEN 4222 | 3 hours |
BMEN 4212 | 3 hours | XXXX Vis/Perf Arts | 3 hours |
BMEN 4311 | 3 hours | BIOL 4580 | 2 hours |
XXXX Soc/Behav Sci | 3 hours | ||
BIOL 4770 | 3 hours | ||
Total | 18 hours | Total | 11 hours |
Additional Pre-Med Requirements:
BIOL 2301 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (lab) = 4 hours
BIOL 2302 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (lab) = 4 hours
CHEM 2370 Organic Chemistry 1 (lab) = 4 hours
CHEM 2380 Organic Chemistry 2 (lab) = 4 hours
BIOL 2041 Microbiology (lab) = 4