Curriculum and Courses in Biology

Biology students complete a broad range of courses in the physcial and life sciences which prepares them well for a variety of careers.

• The biology major provides a comprehensive, well-rounded background which prepares students well for work, as well as graduate and professional schools following graduation.
• Students can choose to complete one of the official, transcript visible Options in, Biotechnology, Genetics, Marine Biology, and Pre-education.
• The large number of life science units at Oregon State University provide students with a variety of elective specialized courses and research options.
• Orientation courses and other course choices are outlined on the checklists for medicine and other health professions.