Biology

Study neotropical ecology in Ecuador. Work with professional biologists at the Institute of Neuroscience. Experiment in our state-of-the-art, underground Lokey Laboratory. You can do all this and more with a degree in biology from the UO. We offer five areas of emphasis that you can use to focus your study:

• ecology and evolution
• human biology
• marine biology
• molecular, cellular, and developmental biology
• neuroscience and behavior

No matter which focus you choose, you will be encouraged to explore several fields within the biology department to gain a better understanding of the multi-tiered structures of life. You will learn from scientists who are making major contributions to current knowledge in their fields, and have the opportunity to work closely with them on research projects. More than 50 percent of Oregon undergraduates participate in faculty research–you can even earn academic credit for it. A degree in biology will prepare you for a career in health, ecology, marine biology, biomedical research, and more.

For admission consideration, students from the Jordanian education system should have an average high school academic performance of at least 70 out of 100. If your secondary school uses a different grading scale, please contact us.

Biology majors have a multitude of prospects in scientific and technical fields ranging from careers in research or health care to environmental management or education. They monitor waterways for state and local governments, embark on careers in zoo management, and work for agricultural extension agencies. There are forensic biologists who work for police departments and science advisers who help politicians draft legislation. You can work with psychologists and study the human brain. The choices are endless.