Biomedical Sciences

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Our state-of-the-art facilities and expert faculty will prepare you for a rewarding career.

Undergraduate programs

Whatever you want to do, it starts with a major.

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Major
Want to earn an advanced medical degree? Start here. Explore the building blocks of life and their roles in health and disease.
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Major
Make the lab your workplace. Test blood samples, detect diseases and more.
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Certificates and minors
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Graduate programs

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Master's
Understand the keys to life at a higher level. Do research that helps you pursue a career or advanced study.
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Certificate
Increase your knowledge of cell structure, genetics and more.
Certificate
Go in-depth on anatomy and physiology, and how they apply to human medicine.

Why choose Missouri State for biomedical sciences?

It’s simple: Low costs, superb training for your future and a welcoming environment.

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Tuition costs (average per year)

$7,500

MSU’s costs are lower than most schools in the state and well below the national average. We invite you to compare.
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Acceptance rates

>95%

Our students have a great track record for admission into graduate school and professional programs (medicine, dentistry, dietetics and more).
Job growth

1.9 million

Projected new jobs added within the health care industry by 2028.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Biomedical sciences news

  • How to protect your skin this summer
    How to protect your skin this summer
    Tuesday June 25, 2024 at 2:45 p.m.

    Summer is all about fun in the sun. Whether you’re hitting the beach, lounging by the pool, or enjoying a picnic in the park, the sun’s warmth feels amazing. While we all love a sun-kissed glow, shielding our skin is crucial. Dr. Joshua Smith, professor of biomedical sciences at Missouri State University, explains how to […]

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  • Why you should wear sunscreen even in the fall 
    Monday October 9, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.

    As the weather starts cooling down in the fall, many people try to retain their tans by not wearing sunscreen.   But there’s a harsh reality – ultraviolet (UV) rays can damage your skin even when the sun isn’t shining as much.  Dr. Joshua Smith, a Missouri State University expert in how UV rays affect […]

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  • Uncovering the truth about masking
    Wednesday July 26, 2023 at 6:05 p.m.

    With the rise of wearing face masks during the pandemic and in the aftermath, do you know the effects of wearing a surgical mask? Could it cause any harm? Dr. Patrick Brooks, assistant professor of biomedical sciences at Missouri State University, made it his mission to find out. In response to disinformation about the safety […]

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