Biology Major with Health Sciences Emphasis, B.S., Four-Year Plan

Below is a sample degree plan that can be used as a guide to identify courses required to fulfill the major and other requirements needed for degree completion. The following is only an example and represents a possible course sequence for first-year students entering UW-Platteville in the fall term. The major requirements do not add up to the 120 credits needed for graduation.  See your advisor for additional guidance.  A student's actual degree plan may differ depending on the course of study selected (emphasis, second major, minor, etc.), placement scores, and incoming credits (transfer, AP, etc.).  Students should consult their program advisor(s) to ensure that they have the most accurate and up-to-date information available about a particular four-year degree option.

This sample plan assumes readiness for each course and/or major plan.  Some courses may not be offered every term.  Courses may not be available at all campuses and/or in all modalities (i.e., in person, online, hybrid, etc.).

Students should use the Academic Advisement Report (AAR) in PASS and work closely with their advisor(s) to ensure completion of all requirements in a timely manner.

Bachelor of Science students who have not maintained a “C” or higher average in one year (2 semesters) of high school world language course must complete a minimum of one semester in a university-level world language with a grade of "C" or better.

Summer experiences such as CNA or EMT courses and clinical or research experiences are strongly recommended

Year 1
First SemesterCredits
BIOLOGY 102021
BIOLOGY 165035
MATH 153043
ENGLISH 113013
PSYCHLGY 1130 (SOC SC)13
 15
Total Credits: 15
Year 1
Second SemesterCredits
BIOLOGY 175035
ENGLISH 123013
HHP 100011
Physical Activity General Education Elective11
MATH 183033
Social Science General Education Elective13
 16
Total Credits: 16
Year 2
First SemesterCredits
BIOLOGY 214025
BIOLOGY 242023
CHEMSTRY 114034
Course(s) to count toward a minor43
 15
Total Credits: 15
Year 2
Second SemesterCredits
BIOLOGY 224025
BIOLOGY 333023
CHEMSTRY 124024
Fine Arts & Ethnic General Education Elective13
 15
Total Credits: 15
Year 3
First SemesterCredits
BIOLOGY 204024
CHEMSTRY 351021
CHEMSTRY 354024
SPEECH 106013
Course(s) to count toward a minor43
 15
Total Credits: 15
Year 3
Second SemesterCredits
BIOLOGY 324025
CHEMSTRY 361041
CHEMSTRY 363043
Humanities & Gender General Education Elective13
Course to count toward a minor46
 18
Total Credits: 18
Year 4
First SemesterCredits
BIOLOGY 345023
BIOLOGY 444024
History & Global Studies General Education Elective13
Course(s) to count toward a minor46
 16
Total Credits: 16
Year 4
Second SemesterCredits
BIOLOGY 424025
BIOLOGY 499021
CHEMSTRY 461021
CHEMSTRY 463023
Course(s) to count toward a minor46
 16
Total Credits: 16
1

General education requirement

2

Biology major requirement

3

General education and Biology major requirement

4

Elective or minor requirement