ChemistryBachelor's Degree in Biochemistry
Build a strong foundation in enzyme chemistry, next-gen medicine, biotechnology, and data analysis and thrive in a rapidly evolving scientific workforce.
Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry
Prepare for High-Impact Careers in Science, Medicine, and Biotechnology with Hands-On Research and Expert Mentors.
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Earn a Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry
As the biotechnology sector continues to rapidly expand, biochemistry graduates are increasingly in demand. Their expertise is needed in industries ranging from pharmaceuticals and agricultural biotechnology to health care and environmental conservation.
We warmly invite motivated students to explore and apply to the new Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry degree in the Department of Chemistry at Missouri S&T, where they can develop the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in this dynamic and impactful field.
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Life Using Chemistry
Biochemistry students learn about the chemistry of living things – finding out what’s happening on a molecular level.
Instead of just looking at biological species as a whole or chemical reactions in isolation, biochemistry focuses on how proteins, DNA, lipids, and carbohydrates interact to make life work.
Have you ever wondered how your body turns food into energy? How DNA stores and passes on genetic information? What happens to the body as it contracts diseases such as cancer or diabetes? If so, you may be interested in the field of biochemistry.
Degree Information
Research in Biochemistry
Specialized Areas of Research
Missouri S&T’s faculty have expertise in numerous research areas of biochemistry, including the following:
- Elucidation of Enzyme Function
- Enzyme Drug Discovery
- Bioactive glass for wound healing and nerve regeneration
- Biosensing and bioimaging
- Early disease diagnosis
- Biomolecule-based drug delivery
- DNA nanotechnology
- Electrochemistry
- Microbial fuel cells (MFCs)
- Nanobiomaterials for drug delivery, cancer treatment and diagnosis
- Natural Product Biosynthesis
- Plant Metabolism and Defense
- Regenerative medicine and stem cell biology
- Xenobiotic resistance.
S&T's facilities and resources for biochemistry include rapid-reaction kinetics, high-throughput screening, protein expression and purification, biophysical techniques and collaboration with S&T's Center for Biomedical Research (CBR). Faculty investigators in the CBR have active collaboration with several institutions, including University of Missouri campuses in Columbia and Kansas City, St. Louis University, Washington University in St. Louis, and Phelps Health.
News & Updates
Why Do Molecules Have a Handedness?
The 2026 Nobel Prize and the Chemistry of Life
Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai received the 2026 Chemistry Nobel for research involving molecular handedness, or chirality. This provides an accessible way to explain why molecular structure matters in pharmaceuticals, metabolism, and living systems.
Read more:
Henri B. Kagan – Facts – 2026 - NobelPrize.org
Chemistry Nobel awarded for solving mystery of how ‘handed’ organic molecules can emerge | Nature
National Chemistry Week 2026: How Chemistry Helps Build the Future
From October 18–24, the American Chemical Society (ACS) celebrates National Chemistry Week 2026 under the theme “Chemistry Under Construction,” highlighting the essential role chemistry plays in developing the materials and technologies that shape our world.
This year's celebration also marks the 150th anniversary of the American Chemical Society, offering an opportunity to reflect on chemistry's contributions to scientific discovery and its potential to address future challenges.
Chemistry is fundamental to modern construction. From designing stronger concrete and corrosion-resistant steel to developing energy-efficient materials, chemists help create safer and more sustainable infrastructure. Yet chemistry's contributions extend far beyond the structures we build.
At the molecular level, chemistry provides the foundation for understanding life itself. Biochemistry, the study of chemical processes within living organisms, helps scientists explore how enzymes function, how diseases develop, and how new treatments can be designed. Advances in this field are opening new possibilities in medicine, biotechnology, agriculture, and environmental sustainability.
At Missouri University of Science and Technology, students can explore these possibilities through the Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry program. Combining chemistry, biology, and emerging technologies, the program emphasizes enzyme chemistry, metabolism, nanobiotechnology, and hands-on laboratory research. Its curriculum includes a Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE), allowing students to apply scientific knowledge through research-oriented learning.
Interested in becoming part of the next generation of scientific innovators? Explore the Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry at Missouri S&T and discover how chemistry can help you build the future.
Learn more about National Chemistry Week through the American Chemical Society.
How Studying Enzymes Could Help Scientists Fight Infectious Diseases
Dr. Sobrado's laboratory studies enzyme mechanisms, antibiotic resistance, antifungal drug targets, and Lyme disease. An interview could explain how biochemistry research translates into potential therapeutic strategies.
From DNA Nanotechnology to Biosensors: Biomedical Research at Missouri S&T
Chemistry researchers Egor Baiarashov and Chikadibia Edward received the Shi/Ma Award for Excellence in Biomedical Research. Their projects involve biosensors and DNA origami for drug delivery, cancer therapy, and biosensing.
Read more: Two S&T students earn biomedical research award – News & Events
ECC Degree Discovery Night
Biochemistry sparked interest of students of all ages at Degree Discovery Night at East Central College on September 28, 2026. Students and their parents explored the field and its career opportunities with Dr. Dabiri accompanied by David Dybsiz and Marshall Stoner. They shared our hands-on approach to biochemistry education with the future generations of scientists.
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
Interested in discovering how life works at the molecular level, and using that knowledge to advance medicine, biotechnology, and human health?
Missouri S&T’s Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry offers a pathway to do just that.
A degree in biochemistry is an excellent fit for students who enjoy chemistry, biology, and solving complex problems. It can open doors to careers in medicine, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and research, as well as opportunities in graduate and professional programs. Biochemistry explores the chemical processes that drive life -- from how enzymes catalyze reactions to how cells communicate, adapt, and respond to their environment. At S&T, students build a strong foundation in chemistry, biology, and mathematics while gaining hands-on research experience with faculty actively advancing scientific discovery.
Ready to learn more or apply?
Visit biochemistry program to explore the curriculum, career pathways and application information. Questions may also be directed to Dr. Pablo Sobrado, director of the biochemistry program, at psobrado@mst.edu or 573-341-4768.
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