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 05/08/2024, is based on the 2023-24 catalog and Missouri State general education requirements.
First semester (fall)
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15 |
Second semester (spring)
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| General Education: Social and Behavioral Sciences |
3 |
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14 |
Third semester (fall)
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| General Education: The Arts |
3 |
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15 |
Fourth semester (spring)
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14 |
Fifth semester (fall)
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| General Education: Humanities |
3 |
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15 |
Sixth semester (spring)
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| Microbiology/Biotech elective |
6 |
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16 |
Seventh semester (fall)
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| Microbiology/Biotech elective |
6 |
| General Education: Cultural Competence |
3 |
| General Education: Social and Behavioral Sciences |
3 |
| Total hours |
15 |
Eighth semester (spring)
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Hours |
| Elective |
4 |
| Microbiology/Biotech elective |
6 |
| BIO elective |
3 |
| General Education: Public Issues |
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
