BA Four-Year Degree Plan: Biology (Non-Comprehensive) with a Chemistry Minor

The following is a sample schedule – your actual schedule may vary.

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

Missouri State is committed to helping you graduate in four years.

About this program

This example is includes a chemistry minor. It is common/useful for pre-health students and assumes they will take the MCAT at the end of their third year.

The following degree plan, last reviewed 04/21/2025, is based on the 2025-26 catalog and Missouri State general education requirements.

First semester (fall)

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BA Requirement: Language 3
Total hours 14

Second semester (spring)

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BA Requirement: Language 3
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Total hours 17

Third semester (fall)

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BA Requirement: Language 3
Total hours 14

Fourth semester (spring)

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BIO elective (upper division) 3
BA Requirement: Language 3
Total hours 17

Fifth semester (fall)

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General Education: Writing II 3
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BA Requirement: Fine Arts 3
Total hours 17

Sixth semester (spring)

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BA Requirement: Fine Arts 3
Total hours 15

Seventh semester (fall)

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BIO elective (upper division) 3
Total hours 16

Eighth semester (spring)

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BIO elective (capstone) 3
General Education: Cultural Competence 3
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Total hours 13

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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