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Undergraduate Majors: B.S. or B.A.
Undergraduate Minor
Undergraduate Research and Your Career
At the University of Oregon, where you take your chemistry degree is up to you. The department of chemistry offers programs that lead to either bachelor of science (B.S.) degree or the bachelor of arts (B.A.) in chemistry, but whichever you choose, biochemistry is always an option.
Some of the most active research at the UO is being done in the biochemistry program. From studies of zebrafish to discovering new protein interactions, you are faced with a multitude of opportunities to jump in and participate in research with world-renowned chemists, biologists, and physicists.
While the biochemistry program is a recommended degree program for students who are interested in medical school, nursing, or other medical careers, a degree from the UO is specifically designed to train professional chemists and biochemists. You will be presented with ample opportunity to spend hours in the lab, or discuss your ideas on theory with your professors during and outside of class.
A bachelor’s degree in biochemistry offers you the preparation you need to be successful, whether your goals are to continue to graduate school or medical school, or are ready to dive into a career in industry or government.
Points of Interest
- A personalized undergraduate advising program is designed to help students plan their undergraduate training and prepare for a future career in biochemistry or related fields.
- Seventy-five percent of University of Oregon undergraduates in the chemistry department participate in laboratory research.
- The Focus on Undergraduate Research
program is a poster session that allows science students to informally
present the results of their research and compete for awards. - Biochemistry faculty have very close associations with the Institute of Molecular Biology and the Institute of Neuroscience.
- Undergraduate courses are taught by research and instructional faculty.