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)

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Total hours 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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Total hours 14

Fifth semester (fall)

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General Education: Humanities 3
Total hours 15

Sixth semester (spring)

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Microbiology/Biotech elective 6
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Total hours 16

Seventh semester (fall)

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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