BS Four-Year Degree Plan: Human Health Sciences Option
This 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 06/05/2024, is based on the 2023-24 catalog and Missouri State general education requirements.
First semester (fall)
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16 |
Second semester (spring)
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14 |
Third semester (fall)
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BMS Capstone (300 level or above) |
1 |
Total hours |
16 |
Fourth semester (spring)
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The Arts - General Education |
3 |
BMS Capstone (300 level or above) |
1 |
Total hours |
14 |
Fifth semester (fall)
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Humanities - General Education |
3 |
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Writing II elective (ENG 321 preferred) |
3 |
Total hours |
16 |
Sixth semester (spring)
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BMS elective (300 level or above) |
4 |
General elective or minor |
3 |
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14 |
Seventh semester (fall)
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BMS elective (300 level or above) |
4 |
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General elective or minor |
3 |
Public Issues - General Education |
3 |
Total hours |
15 |
Eighth semester (spring)
Courses |
Hours |
BMS elective (300 level or above) |
3 |
BMS elective (300 level or above) |
3 |
Cultural Competence - General Education |
3 |
BMS elective (300 level or above) |
3 |
General elective or minor |
3 |
Total hours |
15 |
Tips for success
- Formal admission to this major requires completion of at least 25 hours of course work, including
BMS 110, 111, 231, and CHM 160/161, and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- A minor is not required. However, students with transfer or dual credit on the transcript
may choose minors such as chemistry, Spanish, psychology, etc.
- Learn more about General Education courses and requirements.
- The human health sciences option requires 16 hours of electives from BMS, at least
10 of these must carry a BMS course code.
- Review the admission and program requirements for full details on completing your degree.
- Join the student society for biomedical sciences and appropriate pre-professional organizations.