Biochemistry (Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources)

Department contact:
117 Schweitzer Hall
573-882-4846

Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry

Overview:
A course of study in the Biochemistry department emphasizes the application of chemical principles to biological systems. Biochemists are the locksmiths of life science. They use their imagination, ingenuity and understanding of the basics of living processes to unlock life's mysteries. By unraveling the complexities of nature, they improve the quality of life. Biochemists combine the tools of biology, chemistry and genetics to fight human disease, increase the production and quality of food, and protect the environment.

Academic Information

Admission Requirements:
There are no specific admission requirements above those required by the College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources for this degree program.

Minimum GPA for Admission: 2.0

Specifically required non-major courses for the BS degree:
Biology 1500
Chemistry 1310, 1320, 1330
Math 1500 and 1700
Physics 1210, 1220

Entry-level courses to sample the major:
Chemistry 1310, 1320, 1330

Related majors, minors and areas of study on the MU campus:
Animal Science, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Biological Sciences, Forestry, Forestry, General Agriculture, Microbiology, Natural Resources, Plant Sciences, Plant Sciences, Rural Sociology, Soil, Environmental, and Atmospheric Sciences

Department Website:
http://www.biochem.missouri.edu
contact
Victor Price
Registrar's Office
126 Jesse Hall
Columbia, MO 65211-1140
phone: 573-882-4729
email: pricev@missouri.edu
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