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Biotechnology Transfer Options

Complete your Associate of Science in Biotechnology at CNM and transfer to ENMU or UNM to earn your bachelor's degree.

University Requirements for Transfer

The following course clusters outline the unique requirements for each transfer major. All of the listed courses can be completed as part of your associate degree. By completing your associate degree, you will also fulfill the New Mexico General Education requirements.

Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU)

Biology

Catalog 2025-2027

  • BIOL 2110 - Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology 
  • BIOL 2110L - Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology Lab 
  • CHEM 1215 - General Chemistry I for STEM Majors 
  • CHEM 1215L - General Chemistry I Laboratory for STEM Majors 
  • CHEM 1225 - General Chemistry II for STEM Majors
  • CHEM 1225L - General Chemistry II Laboratory for STEM Majors
  • MATH 1430 - Applications of Calculus I
    or MATH 1510 - Calculus I
  • PHYS 1230 - Algebra-Based Physics I
  • PHYS 1240 - Algebra-Based Physics II 

Please choose the following courses from the list below to fulfill your Unrestricted Elective requirement:

  • MATH 1220 - College Algebra
  • MATH 1350 - Introduction to Statistics
  • PHYS 1230L - Algebra-Based Physics I Laboratory
  • PHYS 1240L - Algebra-Based Physics II Laboratory
University of New Mexico (UNM)

Biology - Biotechnology

Catalog 2025-2026

  • BIOL 2110 - Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology 
  • BIOL 2110L - Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology Lab
  • BIOL 2410 - Principles of Biology: Genetics 
  • BIOL 2410L - Principles of Biology: Genetics Lab 
  • BIOL 2710 - Biotechnology I 
  • BIOL 2715 - Biotechnology II 
  • BIOL 2720 - Biotechnology III 
  • CHEM 1215 - General Chemistry I for STEM Majors 
  • CHEM 1215L - General Chemistry I Laboratory for STEM Majors 
  • CHEM 1225 - General Chemistry II for STEM Majors 
  • CHEM 1225L - General Chemistry II Laboratory for STEM Majors 
  • CHEM 2120 - Integrated Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry*
    or
    CHEM 2130 - Organic Chemistry I and CHEM 2130L - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory*
  • MATH 1350 - Introduction to Statistics *

Please complete one of the following Mathematics sequences:

  • MATH 1430 - Applications of Calculus I  and
    MATH 1440 - Applications of Calculus II 

or

  • MATH 1510 - Calculus I  and
    MATH 1520 - Calculus II 

In addition to your associates you may also complete the following bachelors course requirements at CNM: 

Please complete one of the following Physics sequences:

  • PHYS 1230 - Algebra-Based Physics I  and
    PHYS 1240 - Algebra-Based Physics II 

or

  • PHYS 1310 - Calculus-Based Physics I and
    PHYS 1320 - Calculus-Based Physics II 

* Please select this UNM course requirement to satisfy the Unrestricted  Elective Requirement.

Learn About the Biotechnology Program at CNM

The Biotechnology program prepares you for transfer to a four-year program in Biology. Earn an Associate of Science or certificate and pursue work as a Biofuel Processing Technician, Laboratory Technologist, and more.