Over the past several decades, a growing arsenal of techniques and technologies has helped scientists dissect the innermost secrets of the cell. New approaches are used to produce vast amounts of once-rare drugs, trace the path of evolution, create instant tests for a host of illnesses, warn parents when their children might inherit a deadly disease and identify criminals and victims of disasters. The catalyst for these accomplishments? Biochemistry.
We are extremely excited to launch our Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry program this fall. By studying what happens at the intersection of biology and chemistry, you'll have a distinct advantage when you enter this revolutionary field.
Program Features
Our Faculty
Every one of Maryville's classes and laboratory sections are small in size, which will foster your relationship with faculty and will make sure you have an in-depth understanding of Biochemistry. Faculty members in the biological and chemical sciences work closely in cooperation to deliver a cohesive, interdisciplinary education.
Career Preparation Reinforcement
Our curriculum shows you how chemistry, biology and physics work together in both classroom and laboratory settings. Faculty advisors and career planning and placement centers can help you determine the direction of your career as you get closer to graduation. Maryville's Cooperative Education program allows you to gain paid work experience after completing your first year of college. As you'll see throughout your time at Maryville, not only do we emphasize the importance of success in the classroom, but we also do our best to make sure you're well prepared for what happens after you receive your diploma.
Professional/Career Opportunities
A Wealth of Possibilities
Maryville's Biochemistry program serves as a prelude to professional academic programs and careers in general or specialized fields such as research, veterinary care, dietetics, forensics, health professions and pharmacology.
Why St. Louis?
Launching such a program in St. Louis is strategic. International corporations like Monsanto, Mallinckrodt, Sigma-Aldrich and now the Pfizer St. Louis Laboratories, to name a few, have called St. Louis home for a long time. We have a blossoming plant and life sciences community, which includes world-class research institutions, established plant and medical sciences companies, a fertile technology transfer, incubator and start-up environment and a deepening pool of resources.
The St. Louis-centered BioBelt is made up of companies who develop and produce medicines, manufacture medical equipment and agricultural and organic chemicals and conduct research and development. More than 15,000 people are employed by the region's 400 plant and life science enterprises, many of whom are biochemists.
Degree Offerings and Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
Admission Requirements
If you're interested in joining our Biochemistry program, you need to meet the general admissions requirements for the University. We recommend that you complete high school or college prep courses in biology, chemistry, physics and as much mathematics as possible before applying.
