The following is a sample schedule for this major – your actual schedule may vary.
Meet with your advisor before scheduling your classes. Review the class schedule for course availability.
You may be able to graduate sooner with transfer credit or summer courses.
Before your third year (junior year), apply for admission into an approved clinical school.
Complete your clinical program in your fourth year (senior year).
Review the program requirements for more details.
The following degree plan, last reviewed 03-08-2022, is based on the 2021-22 catalog and Missouri State general education requirements.
| Courses | Hours |
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| GEP 101 - First Year Foundations | 2 |
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| Quantitative Literacy - General Education | 3 |
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| Total hours | 17 |
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| BMS 300 (231) Service Learning | 1 |
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| Total hours | 15 |
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| CHM 201 and 202 Organic Chemistry w/lab (or CHM 342) | 5 |
| Humanities - General Education | 3 |
| Social and Behavior Sciences - General Education | 3 |
| Total hours | 15 |
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| GEC 114 - PLS 101 American Democracy and Citizenship | 3 |
| BMS 321 (Molecular emphasis must take BMS 321 ; Microbiology and Management emphases could substitute BMS 321 with CHM 352 and 353) | 4-5 |
| Public Issues - General Education | 3 |
| MTH 340 (or one of the following: PSY 200, BIO 550, QBA 237, SOC 302) | 3 |
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| Total hours | 18-19 |
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| Social and Behavior Sciences - General Education | 3 |
| Written Communication & Integrative and Applied Learning - General Education | 3 |
| The Arts - General Education | 3 |
| CLS/MT Emphasis Course: Microbiology Emphasis = BIO 520 (3) ; Management Emphasis = MGT 286 (3) ; Molecular Diagnostic Emphasis = BMS 521 (4) | 3 or 4 |
| Total hours | 16-17 |
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| Physical Sciences - General Education | 3 - 4 |
| Cultural Competence - General Education | 3 |
| Advisor Approved Electives | 3 |
| Emphasis Course: Microbiology Emphasis = BMS 524 (3) ; Management Emphasis = MGT 340 (3) ; Molecular Diagnostic Emphasis = BMS 525 (4) | 3 or 4 |
| Total hours | 16-18 |
| Courses | Hours |
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| Each Semester MTC - Clinical Studies Determined by Clinical Program | 17-18 p/sem |
| Total hours | 17-18 per semester |
As you complete your degree, you’ll choose an emphasis area.
The following courses fulfill the emphasis requirements.
Pick an emphasis area that matches your goals and needs.
Note: BMS 321 may also count as one of the required science courses.