HOURS
Fall Semester
BIOL 3446 BIOL 3315 CHEM 1442 POLS 2311
Spring Semester
BIOL 3442 BIOL 2444 CHEM 2321/2181 POLS 2312
Start 16 months clinical training at Tarleton apply by Sept 1st previous semester
BIOL 1441 ENGL 1301 MATH 1302 Creative Arts UNIV 1131
Summer (Optional)
BIOL 3312 BIOL 33xx CHEM 2322/2182 HIST 1301 Elective
BIOL 4312 BIOL 4317 CHEM 4311 PHYS 1441 Social Science
BIOL 1442 CHEM 1441 ENGL 1302 MATH 1303 or 1308
1st Year
32
BIOL 31xx PHYS 1442 COMS 2302 HIST 1302 LPC class
3rd Year
plan for success
14
28
29
4th Year
103
2nd Year
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS
Beginning the Journey
Trailblazing the Path
Be Bold. Be Ambitious. Set Yourself Apart.
ENGAGE
global engagement
Meet your professors, laying the foundation for future directed study or research opportunities for your 1 credit advanced biology requirement and reference forms for Tarleton application.
Complete UNIV 1131 course. 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.
*You can ask your freshman advisor about what these requirements are
Global Grounds Global Mavericks Program International Week Language Exchange Program Study Abroad
Destination Graduation
Focus on upper-division biology and chemistry course sequence. Meet with your academic advisor to review progress and start planning for transition to Tarleton for clinical MLS program.
leadership development
Design your journey
community engagement
Maverick Advantage
Mentorships Student organizations Peer Education Volunteering Tutoring & coaching Student Governance
Meet with your advisor and become familiar with requirements for your degree. Complete lower-division pre-requisite courses BIOL 1441, CHEM 1441, BIOL 2444.
Contribute to student, community, and/or professional organizations. Attend biology research seminars. Familiarize yourself with Tarleton MLS program application procedures.
Participate in internal and/or external research opportunities or internships, including summer research outside UTA.
Career Development
Take a leadership role in a student, community, and/or professional organization. Consider becoming a Peer Academic Leader for a UNIV 1131 section.
EXCEL
undergraduate research
Service Learning UTA volunteers Camps for high school students
Internships Fellowships Assistantships Job Fairs Scholarships Peer Academic Leadership
Undergraduate Research Assistantship Contact your professors for opportunities
EDUCATE
Meet with your advisor to be sure you meet all requirements for the degree portion here and transition to Tarleton. Apply to Tarleton MLS program by Sept 1st deadline in fall semester of your 4th year.
Transition successfully to Tarleton for MLS clinical training 16-month 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 Communication Skills Critical Thinking Detail and Quality Orientation Documentation Skills Interpersonal Skills Investigative Skills Problem Solving Skills Professionalism Research Time Management
Find your career
Take Action
Biological Scientists Clinical Laboratory Technicians Dental Technicians Diagnostic Related Technicians Elementary and Middle School Teachers Health Practitioner Support Technicians Information Technology Professionals Medical and Health Services Managers Medical Lab Technicians Medical Records Technologists MRI Technicians Phlebotomists Registered Nurses Scientists Therapists
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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