BA Four-Year Degree Plan: Biology 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 09-14-2018, is based on the 2018-19 catalog and Missouri State general education requirements.
First semester (fall)
Courses |
Hours |
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14 |
Second semester (spring)
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14 |
Third semester (fall)
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13 |
Fourth semester (spring)
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General Education: Public Issues |
3 |
Total hours |
16 |
Fifth semester (fall)
Courses |
Hours |
BIO elective (upper division) |
4 |
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General Education: The Arts |
3 |
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General Education: Social and Behavioral Sciences |
3 |
Total hours |
15 |
Sixth semester (spring)
Courses |
Hours |
BIO elective (upper division) |
4 |
Elective |
3 |
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General Education: The Humanities |
3 |
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Total hours |
16 |
Seventh semester (fall)
Courses |
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General Education: Social and Behavioral Sciences |
3 |
Total hours |
14 |
Eighth semester (spring)
Courses |
Hours |
BIO Capstone (upper division) |
4 |
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Any elective |
3 |
General Education: Cultural Competence |
3 |
Elective (upper division) |
3 |
Total hours |
16 |