Biology
University of Oregon
Public · College / university
Study biological systems and scientific investigation, with preparation relevant to laboratory work and further education.
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Preparation, time and schedule
Before you apply
Map chemistry, mathematics and biology prerequisites with an advisor, particularly when transferring a laboratory sequence.
Your complete timeline
182 credits in the published BA/BS example degree maps. Confirm BA/BS and major requirements. Prior credits, prerequisite placement and course availability can change your personal completion date.
180 quarter credits minimum for a BA or BS, including 62 upper-division credits and the applicable major, core education and residency requirements. A specific degree map may exceed this minimum. Official degree requirements ↗ · Checked September 16, 2026
Plan around the schedule
Check laboratory attendance and course sequencing. Research opportunities may require a separate application and are not guaranteed by admission.
Application and selection
Compare BA and BS requirements and ask how your prior science courses apply. Professional-school prerequisites must be checked separately.
Details checked September 16, 2026. Confirm current requirements with the provider.
Questions to take to an advisor
Which laboratory and data skills would I be able to demonstrate when applying for technician roles?
- Which required courses or placements are offered only once per year?
- Can you give me a written estimate covering every required term and practical expense?
- Which employment, transfer or licensing requirements remain after this award?
Published program length is not a personal completion estimate. Transfer credits, prerequisites, selection and course availability can change the timeline.
After the program
A biology degree is not a clinical license. Some technical positions are accessible with undergraduate preparation; specialized research or healthcare routes require additional steps.
Cost and outcomes
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Published tuition or budget base
The 2026-27 resident undergraduate annual budget lists $17,475 in tuition and fees. It excludes the $570 one-time matriculation fee for a new student's first term, books and living expenses. Confirm your tuition-guarantee cohort and course-specific charges; this is not the total degree price.
Official tuition and cost information ↗ · Checked September 16, 2026
A tuition rate or annual allowance is not a complete program price. Confirm your residency, course load, program fees and financial aid before comparing costs.
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Related-field graduate earnings
Biology, General · Bachelor’s degree
University of Oregon. Graduating cohorts: 2019-2021. This published field group (CIP 26.01) can combine several programs and campuses. We selected it as related context; it is not a verified result for this exact program.
- $36,215 median annual earnings 1 year after graduation
Amounts are in 2023 dollars. Census PSEO covers graduates meeting its earnings and employment-attachment rules; it excludes noncompleters and many self-employed or low-attachment workers. These are historical outcomes, not starting-pay estimates or a forecast.
Census PSEO Oregon data, 2026 Q2 (CSV download) ↗
Population, methods and limitations ↗ · Checked September 16, 2026