BA/BS Marine Biology at University of Oregon

Programme overview

What if your classrooms were tidepools and mudflats? Situated on 130 acres of coastal property along Coos Bay, the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology (OIMB) is a vast, living classroom where students in biology, marine biology, general science, and environmental science study marine organisms in their natural habitat. Marine biology majors study physiology, ecology, biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics on campus in Eugene.

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

What you will study

A course in statistics is required if an ecology and evolution or neuroscience and behavior emphasis area is selected. Students must complete a minimum of 44 upper-division biology credits. For a complete list of approved courses and other details about upper-division requirements, see the online requirements for the marine biology major . Courses at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology (OIMB) are offered summer session, fall, and spring terms.

Career pathways

During junior or senior year, undergraduates immerse themselves in three terms of intensive field and lab classes at OIMB covering diverse topics of marine biology, with opportunities for independent research and internships.

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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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