BS Four-Year Degree Plan: Microbiology and Biotechnology Track
You can complete your biology degree in eight regular semesters.
Before registering, make an appointment with your advisor to discuss schedules and
options.
Sample schedule
This is a model four-year degree plan. Your path to graduation may vary slightly based
on factors such as college credit you earned while in high school, your choice of
general education electives and placement in English and mathematics.
The following degree plan, last reviewed 09-13-2018, is based on the 2018-19 catalog and Missouri State general education requirements.
First semester (fall)
Courses |
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15 |
Second semester (spring)
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General Education: Social and Behavioral Sciences |
3 |
Total hours |
14 |
Third semester (fall)
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General Education: The Arts |
3 |
Total hours |
15 |
Fourth semester (spring)
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14 |
Fifth semester (fall)
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General Education: Humanities |
3 |
Total hours |
15 |
Sixth semester (spring)
Courses |
Hours |
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Microbiology/Biotech elective |
6 |
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Total hours |
16 |
Seventh semester (fall)
Courses |
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Microbiology/Biotech elective |
6 |
General Education: Cultural Competence |
3 |
General Education: Social and Behavioral Sciences |
3 |
Total hours |
15 |
Eighth semester (spring)
Courses |
Hours |
Elective |
4 |
Microbiology/Biotech elective |
6 |
BIO elective |
3 |
General Education: Public Issues |
3 |
Total hours |
16 |