BS Four-Year Degree Plan: Microbiology and Biotechnology Track (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 04/21/2025, is based on the 2025-26 catalog and Missouri State general education requirements.
First semester (fall)
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14-16 |
Second semester (spring)
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14 |
Third semester (fall)
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| General Education: The Arts and/or one more General Education |
3-6 |
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13-16 |
Fourth semester (spring)
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| General Education |
3 |
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16 |
Fifth semester (fall)
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| General Education: Humanities |
3 |
| Total hours |
15 |
Sixth semester (spring)
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Hours |
| Microbiology/Biotech elective (BIO 355, BIO 503, BIO 512, BIO 520, Metagenomics, Bioinformatics) |
6-9 |
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13-16 |
Seventh semester (fall)
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| Microbiology/Biotech elective (BIO 505, BIO 508, BIO 511, BIO 540, BIO 551, Diabetes) |
3-6 |
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| General Education: Cultural Competence |
3 |
| General Education: Social and Behavioral Sciences |
3 |
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13-16 |
Eighth semester (spring)
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Hours |
| BIO Elective |
3 |
| Microbiology/Biotech elective (BIO 355, BIO 503, BIO 512, BIO 520, Metagenomics, Bioinformatics) |
9 |
| General Education: Public Issues |
3 |
| Total hours |
15 |
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
