Bachelor of Science

Biochemistry

Overview

Use your imagination, ingenuity and understanding of the basics of living processes to unlock life’s mysteries and improve the quality of life. Combine the tools of biology, chemistry and genetics to fight human disease, increase production and quality of food, and protect the environment.

Classes You Might Take

  • General Genetics
  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • Macromolecular Structure and Function
  • Analytic Geometry and Calculus
  • Physical Chemistry of Biological Systems

Learn about the full curriculum

Biochemistry Honors

Students interested in graduating with departmental honors can sign up for the Biochemistry Honors Program. To be accepted, you must have earned 30 hours of credit and must have at least a 3.3 MU cumulative GPA. Transfer students must have completed at least 15 hours of credit through MU. You must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher. If your GPA falls below 3.3, you will have two semesters to raise the GPA to a 3.3. You must apply at least one semester prior to completing your degree.

All students admitted to the Honors Program are required to complete an Honors Thesis to earn the privilege of graduating with departmental honors. This requires both a written thesis and an oral presentation of the thesis; it should be planned and approved by your Honors Advisory Committee (two faculty) and undergraduate advisor chair. For more information, contact the Director of Undergraduate Advising, Dr. Shari Freyermuth (freyermuths@missouri.edu).

Why CAFNR for Biochemistry

Career Possibilities

Physician
Dentist
Pharmacist
Genetic Counselor
FBI Forensic Scientist

Internships & Employment

Thermo Fischer Scientific • University of Missouri Healthcare • Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing • Aurora Organic Dairy • Bayer • Kilgore Pharmacy • Abbott Laboratories • BeLeaf Medical • Washington University — St. Louis • Brookhaven National Laboratory

Signature Experience

Biochemistry Industry Tour

One of the many unique experiences available for biochemistry students is participating in an industry tour specific to the degree program. The Biochemistry Industry Tour involves visiting life sciences companies, laboratories and more!

Students touring Bayer

Our Students Are Successful

CAFNR Senior Spotlight – Kaylee Lewis

Why did you choose to come to the University of Missouri? Why did you choose to pursue a degree in biochemistry? As a young girl who grew up around the agriculture industry, I was exposed to the University of Missouri many times before I was able to call myself a Tiger! Crazily enough, Mizzou was…

CAFNR students gain varied industry experiences through summer internships

Students throughout CAFNR participated in internships across the nation and many facets of the agricultural industry to prepare for their future careers.

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Admissions and Application

You can declare Biochemistry as your major at any point during your career at MU without a separate application.

Cost and Financial Aid

Learn more about tuition costs, scholarship opportunities and financial aid at Mizzou.

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