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Biological & Biomedical Sciences at University of Missouri - Columbia

Biological & Biomedical Sciences at University of Missouri - Columbia

If you are interested in studying biological & biomedical sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of Missouri - Columbia. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Mizzou is located in Columbia, Missouri and has a total student population of 31,089.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Biological & Biomedical Sciences section at the bottom of this page.

Mizzou Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Available

  • Basic Certificate in Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Less Than 1 Year)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences
  • Master’s Degree in Biological & Biomedical Sciences

Online Classes Are Available at Mizzou

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

For those who are interested in distance learning, Mizzou does offer online courses in biological & biomedical sciences for the following degree levels:

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Master’s Degree

Mizzou Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings

There were 24 students who received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences, making the school the #102 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Student Demographics at Mizzou

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at University of Missouri - Columbia.

Mizzou Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Program

73% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the most recent academic year available, 27% of biological & biomedical sciences master's degrees went to men and 73% went to women.

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Of the students who received a biological & biomedical sciences master's degree from Mizzou, 67% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Columbia with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 22
International Students 2
Other Races/Ethnicities 3

Concentrations Within Biological & Biomedical Sciences

If you plan to be a biological & biomedical sciences major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from University of Missouri - Columbia. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 17
General Biology 11
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 7
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology 5
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 4
Genetics 3
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 2
Pharmacology & Toxicology 1

Careers That Biological & Biomedical Sciences Grads May Go Into

A degree in biological & biomedical sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MO, the home state for University of Missouri - Columbia.

Occupation Jobs in MO Average Salary in MO
High School Teachers 27,930 $54,280
Software Applications Developers 15,380 $93,880
Computer Workers 7,010 $82,610
Health Specialties Professors 4,710 $148,840
Medical Scientists 1,830 $70,510

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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