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:

•    Only for “First Time in College” Freshmen and TAMS students; transfer students cannot participate
•    Must have completed the SAT or ACT
•    Successfully complete 15 hours each semester
•    Must complete 90 hours of UNT credit over 6 consecutive semesters
•    Take all science coursework at UNT 
•    Complete 24 advanced hours at UNT
•    Earn a B or better in all sciences and prerequisite courses
•    Maintain a 3.5 Overall GPA and 3.5 Math/Science GPA 
•    Earn at least a 3.25 semester GPA in all six semesters
•    Must participate in the Health Professions Advisory Committee Process during the fourth semester.

TAMS students can apply for the TAMS-to-Eagles scholarship during the second year of TAMS.  Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher in TAMS/UNT, and recipients of the TAMS-to-Eagles scholarship receive $20,000 per year for up to three years or until a student receives a baccalaureate degree, whichever comes first.  Students in the 3+4 DO program would receive TAMS-to-Eagles monies for only the third year at UNT, but students not admitted to the DO program who remain at UNT to complete a baccalaureate degree would be eligible for the TAMS-to-Eagles scholarship for an additional two years if necessary.  (TAMS students who remain at UNT are also eligible for many other scholarships, including the National Merit winner scholarship and a variety of college and departmental scholarships.)

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.

* 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. 

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: 

•    Only for “First Time in College” Freshmen and TAMS students; transfer students cannot participate
•    Must have completed the SAT or ACT
•    Successfully complete 15 hours each semester
•    Must complete 90 hours of UNT credit over 6 consecutive semesters
•    Take all science coursework at UNT 
•    Complete 24 advanced hours at UNT
•    Earn a B or better in all sciences and prerequisite courses
•    Maintain a 3.5 Overall GPA and 3.5 Math/Science GPA 
•    Earn at least a 3.25 semester GPA in all six semesters
•    Must participate in the Health Professions Advisory Committee Process during the fourth semester.

TAMS students can apply for the TAMS-to-Eagles scholarship during the second year of TAMS.  Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher in TAMS/UNT, and recipients of the TAMS-to-Eagles scholarship receive $20,000 per year for up to three years or until a student receives a baccalaureate degree, whichever comes first.  Students in the 3+4 DO program would receive TAMS-to-Eagles monies for only the third year at UNT, but students not admitted to the DO program who remain at UNT to complete a baccalaureate degree would be eligible for the TAMS-to-Eagles scholarship for an additional two years if necessary.  (TAMS students who remain at UNT are also eligible for many other scholarships, including the National Merit winner scholarship and a variety of college and departmental scholarships.)

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.

* 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

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: 

•    Only for “First Time in College” Freshmen and TAMS students; transfer students cannot participate
•    Must have completed the SAT or ACT
•    Successfully complete 15 hours each semester
•    Must complete 90 hours of UNT credit over 6 consecutive semesters
•    Take all science coursework at UNT 
•    Complete 24 advanced hours at UNT
•    Earn a B or better in all sciences and prerequisite courses
•    Maintain a 3.5 Overall GPA and 3.5 Math/Science GPA 
•    Earn at least a 3.25 semester GPA in all six semesters
•    Must participate in the Health Professions Advisory Committee Process during the fourth semester.

TAMS students can apply for the TAMS-to-Eagles scholarship during the second year of TAMS.  Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher in TAMS/UNT, and recipients of the TAMS-to-Eagles scholarship receive $20,000 per year for up to three years or until a student receives a baccalaureate degree, whichever comes first.  Students in the 3+4 DO program would receive TAMS-to-Eagles monies for only the third year at UNT, but students not admitted to the DO program who remain at UNT to complete a baccalaureate degree would be eligible for the TAMS-to-Eagles scholarship for an additional two years if necessary.  (TAMS students who remain at UNT are also eligible for many other scholarships, including the National Merit winner scholarship and a variety of college and departmental scholarships.)

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.

* 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

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.

Students who decide to pursue a degree in biomedical engineering at UNT can apply for the TAMS-to-Eagles scholarship during the second year of TAMS.  Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher in TAMS/UNT, and recipients of the TAMS-to-Eagles scholarship receive $20,000 per year for up to three years or until a student receives a baccalaureate degree, whichever comes first.  TAMS students who remain at UNT are also eligible for many other scholarships, including the National Merit winner scholarship and a variety of college and departmental scholarships.  Thus, a TAMS student who remains at UNT to complete a baccalaureate degree could graduate from UNT within two years with little or no debt.
 

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