Welcome to the Biology and Environmental Health Department at Missouri Southern State University. Part of the College of Health, Life Sciences, and Education, our department consists of 12 full-time faculty who are dedicated to helping you achieve your educational and career goals.
We are diversely trained, including doctors of several professions (DVM, MD, PhDs) and other credentialed scientists (MS, CSP, REHS). Exceptional teaching and exposure to high-quality research are two of our primary goals, and many of our faculty are active researchers and industry professionals.
Biologists study life by investigating the form, function, development, and evolution of living things. Knowledge is only useful when shared and applied, and there is no better way to gain knowledge about life than to experience it first-hand.
Our graduates pursue careers in:
Hands-On Research & Conservation
Many of our students gain real-world experience through faculty-led research and field programs. Explore the Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (A.R.C.) Program.
Missouri Southern offers qualified students the opportunity to fast-track admission into medical school through our Early Acceptance Medical Program (MKEAP).
Why MKEAP is Special:
The Environmental Health field is dedicated to protecting the human environment. The Environmental Health Program allows you to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Health or a Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental Health. Those working in the environmental health profession keep our environment healthy and safe from chemical, biological, physical and radiological hazards. Our B.S. in Environmental Health and Safety degree program is one of only 28 nationally accredited undergraduate programs focused on this field of study.
