PART OF THE HEALTHY COMMUNITIES FLIGHT PATH

The Department of Biology at the University of Oregon offers expertise and research opportunities in a wide range of disciplines including cell and developmental biology, ecology, evolution, genetics, marine biology, and neuroscience. Our undergraduate curriculum provides an introductory overview in each of these areas and provides the opportunity for advanced training and specialization in particular areas through course work and research experience. Course work for the biology major provides an exceptional foundation for students who plan to pursue graduate programs in biomedicine and research, and jobs in health services, private industry, and education.

1. Explore fundamental questions about all living organisms.


2. Prepare for a variety of graduate programs in allied health and medicine.


3. Build a foundation for careers in cutting-edge laboratory and field research.


4. Gain expertise to address pressing issues like aging and climate change.


5. Prepare for direct work in fields such as allied health or ecology.

Biology

College of Arts and Sciences
541-346-4502
biology.uoregon.edu

• Introductory BI sequence selected from the following two options: BI 211 followed by two course from BI 212, 213, 214; or BI 281H, 282H, 283H


• Upper-division BI coursework


• Note that no more than 4 credits from BI 401-409 can be counted towards the minor

Required       12-15 credits
Electives       16 credits

Total       28-31 credits

• Biotechnology companies


• Clinics and hospitals


• Industry and laboratories


• Inspection agencies and control boards


• Public health departments

• Conservation


• Information management


• Laboratory research


• Medicine and allied health practice


• Quantitative analysis

• Anthropology


• Biochemistry


• Environmental Science


• Human Physiology


• Psychology

Tykeson College and Career Advising
541-346-9200
advising.uoregon.edu/tykeson

An equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. This publication will be made available in accessible formats upon request. © 2020 University of Oregon. Revised 8/25/2020

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