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The Graduate School at the University of Missouri–Columbia (Mizzou)

Biochemistry Graduate Programs

Contact Information
College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources; School of Medicine

About Biochemistry

Biochemistry at the University of Missouri is a division of the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources and a department of the School of Medicine. As a nationally ranked top 10 biochemistry department among public medical schools, we offer outstanding training that help students achieve their goals. We have 31 core faculty members and approximately 40 additional members, all of whom are available to mentor students in biochemistry. Nearly all facets of contemporary biochemical research are represented in their collective research interests. Our highly interactive program is an integral part of a campus-wide network of research programs including life sciences, genetics, nutrition, plant biochemistry and structural biology.

Degrees

  • MS and PhD in biochemistry
  • Cooperative Degrees: PhD/MD in Biochemistry

Interdisciplinary Area Programs: PhD in the nutrition area program and PhD in the genetics area program. The graduate programs of the Department of Biochemistry prepare students for professional careers in academic institutions, industry and government. The Department of Biochemistry is administered by both, the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources and the School of Medicine. It provides a great range of opportunities for multidisciplinary study in plant, animal and microbial biochemistry, molecular biology, structural biology, and chemical biology.