BA/BS Biology at University of Oregon

Programme overview

Thank you sincerely for your interest in studying Biology at the University of Oregon (U of O), a member of the Association of American Universities that includes 71 top public and private research universities devoted to enhancing human life through education, research and discovery. We have developed an outstanding major that will prepare you for a multitude of options including graduate schools and careers in biomedicine and research, allied health, private industry and education. Our nationally and internationally recognized graduates have completed top MD, PhD, MD-PhD, MS programs and internships all over the world.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Biology | Location: Eugene, OR, United States

What you will study

If you are on a pre-health track requiring a yearlong, organic chemistry sequence, you should start by taking CH 331 & CH 337. Graduate programs in medicine and allied health typically require additional laboratories (PHYS 204, 205, 206) or three terms of Foundations of Physics Laboratory ( PHYS 290 ) beyond that required by the biology major. Please consult the Health Professions Program for further details. Total credits listed in the requirements table: 101-103.

Career pathways

We have developed an outstanding major that will prepare you for a multitude of options including graduate schools and careers in biomedicine and research, allied health, private industry and education.

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Application information

International applicants: USD 34,581 a year (2026-27). International undergraduate tuition only for 2026-27, stated as tuition based on 12 credits per term at fall 2026 nonresident rates for the nine-month academic year; excludes fees ($3,449 stated separately), housing, health insurance and living costs. Thi Source

Entry terms: Fall (main intake, classes begin September 28, 2026), Winter, Spring and Summer. Some programmes may not offer mid-year admission.

Domestic first-year, Fall term: Early Action (non-binding) deadline November 1, with supporting documents due November 15; Regular Decision deadline January 15, with supporting documents due February 15. Early Action decisions are issued by January 5 and Regular Decision decisions by April 1. First-year applications for Fall open August 1 of the previous year. Applications are made through the Common Application or the Oregon Application, which receive the same consideration.

Domestic first-year mid-year entry: Winter deadline October 15, Spring deadline February 1, Summer deadline March 1; applications open August 1.

Transfer students: Fall priority deadline March 15 (supporting documents April 1) and regular deadline June 1 (documents June 30), with applications opening December 1; Winter deadline November 15 (opens August 1); Spring deadline February 1 (opens October 1). Transfer applicants apply through the Oregon Application or the Common Application.

International first-year Fall: Early Action November 1 and Regular January 15 (supporting documents February 15); international transfer Fall: Early Action March 15 and Regular Decision May 15; Winter October 15, Spring February 1, Summer March 1; rolling applications accepted until July 15 for Fall. The application fee is $75 (non-refundable) through the Oregon Application or Common Application. SAT/ACT results are not required for international students.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uoregon.edu/apply

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