Trial Schedule
The degree in cell and molecular biology may be completed in four years or eight semesters.
The four-year degree plan does not take into account dual credit or transfer credit
that may be considered upon admission to the university. Variation to the sample schedule
provided below is based on your mathematics eligibility. Due to sequential prerequisites,
limited course offerings and tight course scheduling, it is recommended that if you
are interested in seeking admission to this program, you meet with your advisor during
your freshman year. The Cell and Molecular Biology (CMB) program is comprehensive
and does not require a minor.
Sample schedule
You should apply to the CMB program at the beginning of your third or fourth semester.
Undergraduates who have completed 60 or more credit hours will require special permission
to pre-register if they have not been admitted to the program. Meet with your advisor
and review the class schedule before confirming your schedule. Click on the following link and search for the Degree Program Application.
Visit the Celluar and Molecular Biology Undergraduate Program site for more information.
The following degree plan is based on the catalog and Missouri State general education requirements.
First semester (fall)
Courses |
Hours |
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CHM 160 and 161 General Chemistry I |
4 |
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16 |
Second semester (spring)
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MTH 135 College Algebra OR Humanities elective (MTH 138 will be counted for both MTH
135 and 138) |
3 |
Total hours |
16 |
Third semester (fall)
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15 |
Fourth semester (spring)
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15 |
Fifth semester (fall)
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Humanities Elective |
3 |
Total hours |
10-11 |
Sixth semester (spring)
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BMS course or General Education or General Elective |
3 |
Humanities Elective |
3 |
Total hours |
16 |
Seventh semester (fall)
Courses |
Hours |
Social Sciences Elective |
3 |
BMS course or General Education or General Elective |
3 |
Total hours |
6 |
Eighth semester (spring)
Courses |
Hours |
Humanities Elective |
3 |
Self-Understanding Elective |
3 |
BMS course or General Education or General Elective |
3 |
BMS course or General Education or General Elective |
3 |
BMS course or General Education or General Elective |
3 |
Total hours |
15 |