PART OF THE SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY AND SUSTAINABILITY FLIGHT PATH

Minor: Biology
(BI)

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.

TOP FIVE

REASONS TO STUDY
Biology

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

COURSES YOU
MAY NEED

• 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

MINOR CREDITS

Required       12-15 credits
Electives       16 credits

Total       28-31 credits

WHERE CAN I GO?

• Biotechnology companies


• Clinics and hospitals


• Industry and laboratories


• Inspection agencies and control boards


• Public health departments

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

• Conservation


• Information management


• Laboratory research


• Medicine and allied health practice


• Quantitative analysis

MAJORS COMMONLY
COMBINED WITH:

• Anthropology


• Biochemistry


• Environmental Science


• Human Physiology

Contact Us

Tykeson College and Career Advising
541-346-3900
advising.uoregon.edu/tykeson

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