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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Hours |
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 |