Admission and Program Requirements
Become a biology major
Want to major in biology at Missouri State? Here are the steps and requirements you need to complete.
Your first steps: Declare your major
There are no formal admission requirements for the biology major. Just be admitted
to Missouri State and declare your major.
- Become a Bear: Apply to Missouri State. (If you’re not already a current student.)
- Before completing 60 credit hours, contact the Academic Advising and Transfer Center to declare or change your major to biology.
After you declare: Choose your degree and complete the program requirements
As a biology major, you'll pick a degree that fits your academic and career goals.
- The non-comprehensive degree (BA or BS) is a great choice if you plan to pursue a minor, second major or pre-health program.
- The comprehensive degree (BS) is the way to go if you prefer a deeper focus in biology. This path lets you
pick an option area and does not require a minor or second major.
- Option areas are:
- Environmental Biology and Evolution
- Microbiology and Biotechnology
- Pre-Teacher Education
- Wildlife and Fisheries Biology
- Option areas are:
Check with your advisor to determine which degree type is best for you.
