The Biochemistry and Biotechnology Program provides academic programs leading to the undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Biotechnology degree or the graduate Master of Science degree in Biochemistry and Biotechnology. These degrees are offered in cooperation with the Department of Biology and the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.

Faculty members in this program are engaged in teaching and research in areas such as biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, cell biology and developmental biology. Majors have the opportunity through coursework, laboratories, seminars and research experience to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to enter the workforce or to go on with further graduate education.

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Sara Williams
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Spring graduate Sara Williams lands job at Mercy with an eye on medical school

Aug 10
Biology major Zoe Ellis discusses her research on livebearing fish with Representative Marla Smith and Senator Brian Williams on March 12 at Undergraduate Research Day at the Missouri Capitol
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UMSL students show off their work at Undergraduate Research Day at the Missouri Capitol

Mar 19
Gabrielle Bowring speaks with an Ameren representative.
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UMSL students and alumni connect with potential employers at the Fall Internship & Job Fair

Sep 23