Pathways to Success

Students are highly encouraged to work with their academic advisor on a regular basis to review degree progress and customize an individual plan of study. Please make sure to also declare a Chem Minor, the requirements of our program will satisfy that minor with no additional credits. 

First Year

Second Year

Third Year

Fourth Year

View NDSU equivalencies of transfer courses

Additional Requirements for this Pathway: Each Health-related program may have additional requirements to be aware of. Students are encouraged to look up the requirements of the programs they wish to apply to and work with their advisor to schedule in these additional requirements to the sample schedule below.

Other classes that may be helpful in preparation for a career in a health-related field: Cell Biology, Human Physiology, Human Anatomy, Neuroscience, or Histology

Pre-Health Sample Schedule (with Chem Minor):

First Year

Second Year

Third Year

Fourth Year

Additional Requirements for this Pathway: Each Veterinary program may have additional requirements to be aware of. Students are encouraged to look up the requirements of the programs they wish to apply to and work with their advisor to schedule in these additional requirements to the sample schedule below.

1. Students must complete all coursework for the first three years of study to be eligible for this program

2. It may be necessary to take courses during a summer session: STAT 330, Physics, ENGL 324/325, and various Gen Ed courses are available in the summer.

3. Microbiological Sciences will accept similar courses taken in veterinary school as microbiology electives, up to 15 credits. Transfer credits must get approval of the Microbiological Sciences Undergraduate Committee.

4. The student will be required to complete a waiver-substitution form specific for this program after completion of the courses. Paperwork for this exemption will need to be filed with the Registrar’s Office after the student is accepted to Vet School and before leaving NDSU.

Veterinary Careers Sample Schedule:

First Year

Second Year

Third Year

* Courses that can be taken in the summer.

This example schedule assumes the student has started at NDSU with General Education Courses AND equivalent Introductory Biology and Chemistry Courses Completed. Transferring without these courses completed will add to timeline of completing your degree.

Sample 2-year Schedule:  Note: This is a heavy load to complete in 2 years, students are highly encouraged to take a summer session or spread this out over 3 years.

Transfer Year 1

Final Year

* Courses that can be taken in the summer.

This example schedule assumes the student has started at NDSU with General Education Courses AND equivalent Introductory Biology and Chemistry Courses Completed. Transferring without these courses completed will add to timeline of completing your degree.

Sample 3-year Transfer Student Schedule: 

Transfer Year 1

Transfer Year 2

Transfer Year 3 (Fourth Year)

Please note this is a sample plan of study and not an official curriculum. Actual student schedules for each semester will vary depending on start year, education goals, applicable transfer credit, and course availability. Students are highly encouraged to work with their academic advisor on a regular basis to review degree progress and customize an individual plan of study. Please make sure to also declare a Chem Minor, the requirements of our program will satisfy that minor with no additional credits. 

First Year

Second Year

Third Year

Fourth Year

View NDSU equivalencies of transfer courses 

*Note this is a heavy load unless students come in with credits and/or take summer classes.

Additional Requirements for this Pathway

1.  Students must have achieved a 3.5 overall GPA and a 2.75 in sciences in order to petition the Graduate School for acceptance to an accelerated program. This must be maintained through the application and acceptance to the graduate program. 

3.  Apply to the Graduate School for admission: 

Accelerated BS Microbiology/MPH Management of Infectious Diseases

First Year

Second Year

Third Year

** Apply to Grad Program to start Summer semester. **

Fourth Year

Fifth Year

Additional Requirements for this Pathway

1. Students must have achieved a 3.0 overall GPA and a 2.75 in sciences in order to petition the Graduate School for acceptance to an accelerated program. This must be maintained through the application and acceptance to the graduate program. 

2. Submit a petition to the Graduate School for the Accelerated option

3. Apply to the Graduate School for admission: 

Accelerated BS/MS Microbiology  

First Year

Second Year

Third Year

** Apply to Grad Program to start Fall. **

Fourth Year

Fifth Year

Students are highly encouraged to work with their academic advisor on a regular basis to review degree progress and customize an individual plan of study. Please make sure to also declare a Chem Minor, the requirements of our program will satisfy that minor with no additional credits. 

First Year

Second Year

Third Year

Fourth Year

View NDSU equivalencies of transfer courses 

Please note this is a sample plan of study and not an official curriculum. Actual student schedules for each semester will vary depending on start year, education goals, applicable transfer credit, and course availability. Students are highly encouraged to work with their academic advisor on a regular basis to review degree progress and customize an individual plan of study. Please make sure to also declare a Chem Minor, the requirements of our program will satisfy that minor with no additional credits. 

First Year

Second Year

Third Year

Fourth Year

View NDSU equivalencies of transfer courses 

*Note this is a heavy load unless students come in with credits and/or take summer classes.

Please note this is a sample plan of study and not an official curriculum. Actual student schedules for each semester will vary depending on start year, education goals, applicable transfer credit, and course availability. Students are highly encouraged to work with their academic advisor on a regular basis to review degree progress and customize an individual plan of study. Please make sure to also declare a Chem Minor, the requirements of our program will satisfy that minor with no additional credits. 

First Year

Second Year

Please note this is a sample plan of study and not an official curriculum. Actual student schedules for each semester will vary depending on start year, education goals, applicable transfer credit, and course availability. Students are highly encouraged to work with their academic advisor on a regular basis to review degree progress and customize an individual plan of study. Please make sure to also declare a Chem Minor, the requirements of our program will satisfy that minor with no additional credits. 

First Year

Second Year

Year Three