Arizona: University Admission Requirements
Subject Areas
Science
3 units
Subject Areas
Science — 3 units required
AZ Public Flagship University's Application Requirements, University of Arizona, more info here.
Fulfillment via High School Courses:
3 units of Lab Science. Including three distinctive units from the following areas: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, Integrated Lab Science (may include advanced study in one area).
Fulfillment via Exam:
SAT Subject test: Chemistry score of 600+ OR SAT Subject Test: Biology score of 590+ OR SAT Subject Test: Physics score of 620+ will fulfill the requirement for each of the distinctive units.
ACT Natural Science Sub-score of 20+ will fulfill one science only.
Fulfillment via Community College / University:
Three 4-credit lab science courses (only two may be in the same field) will fulfill the requirement.
Typical course sequence
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Equivalent exams
SAT Subject Test: Chemistry (Score 600+)
SAT Subject Test: Biology (Score 590+)
SAT Subject Test: Physics (Score 620+)
ACT: Natural Science Subscore 20+