Departments
Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
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Make new discoveries to help solve challenges in health, energy and natural resources.
Message from the Chair
"It is exciting to guide a department at the forefront of innovative research and scholarship. From regenerative medicine to synthetic biology to energy and sustainability systems, these are the degree and research programs at the crossroads of what makes Mizzou great."
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Spark your passion for engineering with a degree from Mizzou and join a vast community of innovators, doers and leaders. The faculty and alumni network at Mizzou Engineering prepares and supports students as they venture into their careers.
Research that Matters
Chemical and biomedical engineering faculty and students work side-by-side on cutting-edge research with real-world applications that improve lives. Join us.
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Read more about the work being done in the Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering at Mizzou in our annual report.
Featured News
July 10, 2025
Protecting public health by investigating drinking water and soil contamination
PhD student Dibya Kanti Datta seeks to raise public awareness about emerging threats like microplastics and highlight the importance of environmental stewardship.
July 8, 2025
Study: Why some lung cancer treatments stop working — and possible fixes
University of Missouri scientists discover a hidden "molecular seesaw" behind drug resistance in certain types of lung cancer, offering hope for more effective therapies.
July 8, 2025
Mizzou Engineering teams triumph in competition season
Students made a strong showing at national competitions, bringing home awards that reflect their passion and perseverance.
July 3, 2025
Mizzou Engineering alumnus developing into a leader
Paul Orton’s (BS CS ’22) fascination with electrical engineering and computer science eventually led him to finance.
ABET Accreditation
The University of Missouri program B.S. Biological Engineering, is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (www.abet.org), under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Biological and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
The University of Missouri program B.S. Biomedical Engineering, is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (www.abet.org), under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Bioengineering and Biomedical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
The University of Missouri program B.S. Chemical Engineering, is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (www.abet.org), under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Chemical, Biochemical, Biomolecular and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.