University of New Mexico
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University of New Mexico
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About the University
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Albuquerque, NM
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Master of Science in Anesthesia
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November 17th, 2023
Entry Requirements
GRE/MCAT: Both Accepted, Scores Within 3 Years of Application
Application
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Minimum:: 3.4 (and for the last 60 credit hours)
Prerequisite Minimum Cumulative: 3.4
Prerequisite Preferred Cumulative: 3.4 -
Code: 1346
Minimum Score: 45th percentile and above for both GRE and MCAT in all categories
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Minimum Score: 45th percentile and above for both GRE and MCAT in all categories
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Minimum Test Score: >25th percentile
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> 8 hours
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3
Education
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Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
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Required within the last 7 years and must be taken at a regionally-accredited community college or university in the United States for a letter grade:
Gen. Biology-2 semesters
Biology I Lab-1 semester
Gen. Chemistry with Labs-2 semesters
Organic Chemistry I with Labs-1 semester
Gen. Physics with Labs-2 semesters
Statistics-1 semester
Prior Cycles: Biostatistics-1 semester
Required within the last 5 years:
Biochemistry-1 semester-Preferred to be an Advanced/Upper Level Course
Human Anatomy & Physiology I-1 semester
Note: Separate Anatomy with Lab and Physiology with Lab will be accepted in lieu of combined Anatomy & Physiology I and II with Labs
Survey classes will not be accepted.
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Highly Preferred Courses:
Human Anatomy & Physiology I and II Labs
Human Anatomy & Physiology II
Cellular & Molecular Biology
Preferred Courses:
Biology II Lab-1 semester
Organic Chemistry II with Lab-Second Semester
English
Psychology
Public Speaking
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Courses in Progress at December 16th, 2025 Deadline:
No more than 2 outstanding courses by December 2025
Prerequisites must be completed by June 1st of the given cohort year
Example: If the program starts August 2025, all prerequisites must be completed by June 1st, 2025.
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Accepted if the applicant scored a 4 or higher on the AP exam and received at least a B or higher within the course
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Not Specified
About the Program
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Application Opens: May 2025
Application Deadline: December 16th, 2025
The UNM Anesthesiologist Assistant Program utilizes a holistic application review process. Overall qualities of all applicants will be reviewed and the highest consideration will be given to applicants who:
Demonstrate alignment with program mission and values
Have an excellent academic record
Have prior healthcare experience
Provide qualified and compelling personal references
Reside in New Mexico or the Southwestern United States
Have demonstrated commitment to community through service work
Have served in the United States Military
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7 semesters
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116
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15
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August
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Cohort 2024 Statistics:
Average GPA: 3.81
Average Prerequisite GPA: 3.83 -
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Foreign Graduate Admissions:
Expected to have:
Equivalent of at least two years of full-time undergraduate or graduate studies at an accredited college or university in the United States
All the same required course prerequisites
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Program Checklist
Checklist of Prerequisites for the Anesthesiologist Assistant Program at University of New Mexico made by Anesthesia OneSource.
Included in the checklist are required courses, preferred courses, and other requirements.
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