BS Biology with Chemistry Minor Four-Year Degree Plan: Pre-Medicine

The following is a sample four-year schedule. Your actual schedule may vary.

Meet your advisor and review the class schedule before confirming your schedule.

The following degree plan, last reviewed 07/24/2024, is based on the 2024-25 catalog and Missouri State general education requirements.

First semester (fall)

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General Education: Social and Behavioral Sciences (PSY 121) 3
Total hours 15

Second semester (spring)

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General Education: Social and Behavioral Sciences 3
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Total hours 14

Third semester (fall)

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General Education: American History 3
Total hours 14

Fourth semester (spring)

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General Education: Humanities 3
Total hours 15

Fifth semester (fall)

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BIO 312/313 Microbiology + Lab; or BIO 320 Cellular and Molecular Biology 4-5
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Total hours 15-16

Sixth semester (spring)

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Any elective 3
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General Education: Public Issues 3
Total hours 15

Seventh semester (fall)

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Any elective 3
General Education: The Arts 3
Total hours 15

Eighth semester (spring)

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BIO Capstone 4
General Education: Cultural Competence 3
Any elective 3
Any elective 2
Total hours 16

Tips for success

  • You may be able to graduate sooner if you have transfer or dual credit. Check with your advisor.
  • Your path to graduation may vary slightly based on your choice of general education electives and placement in English and mathematics.

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