HOURS
Fall Semester
BIOL 3312 CHEM 2321 & 2181 POLS 2311 GENERAL ELECTIVE
Spring Semester
BIOL 3304 BIOL 4312 CHEM 2322 & 2182 UTA CORE: SOCI. & BEHAV. SCIE.
BIOL 3311 BIOL 4392 COMS 2302 HIST 1302 UTA CORE: LANG., PHIL., & CULT
BIOL 1441 CHEM 1441 MATH 1421 ENGL 1301 UNIV 1101/1131
Summer (Optional)
BIOL 3306 CHEM 4311 HIST 1301 POLS 2312 FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT
BIOL 3301 BIOL 4317 BIOL 4390 PHYS 1441 UTA CORE: CREATIVE ARTS
BIOL 2444 CHEM 1442 MATH 1426 ENGL 1302
1st Year
31
BIOL 3308 BIOL 4441 PHYS 1442 GENERAL ELECTIVE GENERAL ELECTIVE
3rd Year
plan for success
32
26
4th Year
120
2nd Year
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS
Beginning the Journey
Trailblazing the Path
Be Bold. Be Ambitious. Set Yourself Apart.
ENGAGE
global engagement
Meet with your professors, laying the foundation for future directed and independent study opportunities and recommendation letters. Visit the Career Development Center and meet with a counselor to explore potential careers for the B.S. in Microbiology degree.
Complete UNIV 1131. Discover resources and form study groups that will ensure you have the tools to achieve your academic goals. Explore student, community, and/or professional organizations to help find your passions.
*You can ask your freshman advisor about what these requirements are
Study Abroad Global Mavericks Program International Week Language Exchange Program Lectures
Destination Graduation
Focus on upper-division chemistry and biology course sequences required for staying on track. Meet with your academic advisor to review progress and start planning for degree completion.
leadership development
Design your journey
community engagement
Maverick Advantage
Fraternity & Sorority Life Leadership Institute Leadership Minor Student Governance Student Organizations
Meet with your advisor and become familiar with requirements for your degree. Complete lower division pre-requisite courses BIOL 1441, BIOL 2444, CHEM 1441.
Contribute to student, community, and/or professional organizations. Attend Biology Department research seminars. Become a Teaching Assistant (TA) for microbiology.
Participate in internal and/or external research opportunities or internships, including summer research outside UTA. Meet with Career Development Center counselors to discuss career goals.
Career Development
Take a leadership role in a student, community, or professional organization. Become a lead TA for microbiology. Consider becoming a Peer Academic Leader for a UNIV 1131 section. Attend a research conference and present your work.
EXCEL
undergraduate research
Alternative Break Trips Service Learning Courses Service Learning Showcase UTA Volunteers
Internships Fellowships Assistantships Job Fairs Scholarships Peer Academic Leadership
Independent Study With Faculty to Conduct Research Contact your professors for other opportunities
EDUCATE
Meet with your advisor to be sure you meet all the requirements for graduation. Finish all your required coursework.
Take the GRE, MCAT, or other required exam for entrance to graduate or professional school. Attend job fairs. Apply professional school for your intended career or graduate program
Career Readiness
Workforce Skills
Explore workforce skill development through on and off-campus activities Engage with the UTA Career Development Center at uta.edu/careers Meet with a career consultant Network with employers Discover internships and co-ops Apply for on-campus employment Join Handshake, our career services platform Participate in career development programs
Analytical Skills Attention to Detail Communication Skills Critical Thinking Decisiveness Investigative Skills Problem Solving Skills Research Teamwork
Find your career
Take Action
Academic Researcher Biomedical Scientist Biotechnologist Clinical Research Associate Clinical Scientist, Immunology Ecologist Environmental Engineer Food Technologist Forensic Scientist Marine Biologist Medicinal Chemist Microbiologist Nanotechnologist Pharmacologist Physician Associate Research Scientist - Life Sciences Technical Brewer Water Quality Scientist
What career options do I have with this major?
Communication: Develop and articulate ideas clearly and effectively across all mediums, including but not limited to written, oral, and digital communication. Critical Thinking: Analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems by using sound reasoning before forming a strategy, decision, or opinion. Teamwork/Collaboration: Work within a team and foster collaborative relationships with peers and supervisors. Use interpersonal skills to demonstrate respect and dignity for others while working toward a common goal.
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