BS Four-Year Degree Plan: Biology (Non-Comprehensive)
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.
The following degree plan, last reviewed 05/08/2024, is based on the 2023-24 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 |
| 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 |
14 |
Fifth semester (fall)
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| BIO 312/313: Microbiology + Lab or BIO 320: Cellular and Molecular Biology |
5 |
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13 |
Sixth semester (spring)
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| Any elective |
3 |
| General Education: Public Issues |
3 |
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15 |
Seventh semester (fall)
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| Any elective |
3 |
| General Education: The Arts |
3 |
| Total hours |
16 |
Eighth semester (spring)
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| BIO Capstone |
4 |
| General Education: Cultural Competence |
3 |
| Any elective |
3 |
| Any elective |
3 |
| 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.
Review general education courses
