University of Oregon

Providing hope and answers

From the earliest days of COVID-19, the UO community has stepped up to help during a global pandemic

COVID-19 Stories

COVID-19 and Vaccine Information

Combating Racism

UO's science comics program packs a punch

Researchers and students bring complex concepts to life through illustrations

Drawn to Science

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Science of the Mind

A longstanding area of research excellence is now a popular new major

Nestled between rivers, mountains, and a rocky coastline—we’re all about beautiful contrasts.

We’re relentlessly innovative, but grounded in a history we’re constantly learning from. We’re thinkers who create, builders who dream, adventurers, and change agents happily rooted in our own personal arboretum.

We love technology and nature, abstract art and discrete mathematics. We believe in respect and inclusion, conversation, and collaboration, and we’re always interested in diverse perspectives.

So don't you want to be a Duck?

Why UO?

READY, SET, DUCK

#1

PUBLIC UNIVERSITY IN OREGON FOR first-year RETENTION and GRADUATION RATES

16:1

student to teacher ratio

$246M

TOTAL FINANCIAL AID OFFERED TO UO STUDENTS per year

Study Life in All Its Forms

Want to study the life sciences—life and all living things—in the classroom, the lab, and natural habitats? We offer outstanding programs in biochemistry, human physiology, and many facets of biology—including the only marine biology program in the Pacific Northwest. Can't pick just one? Consider general science, where you can choose a specialization tailored to your interests and career goals.

As a Tier 1 research institution, our renowned faculty provide practical training in state-of-the-art facilities to prepare you for a career in research, medicine, neuroscience, or other health-related disciplines.

Dissect Biological Sciences Degrees

Find the Degree Program for You

Undergraduate

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Graduate

Law

“Neuroscience pools knowledge from many different programs, and I think of the major as a bridge that will help undergraduates identify and connect with their specific areas of research interest.”

—Breyaundra Woods, Class of 2022, Neuroscience major

“As a neuroscience major at the UO, I get the opportunity to gain research experience and learn from dedicated faculty and mentors. It is fascinating to be a part of this emerging journey.”

—Minh Anh Nguyen, Class of 2021, Neuroscience major

A Place for Curiosity

Ducks dive into research to find answers to some of humanity’s biggest questions. We’re using big data to save and improve lives, striving to predict earthquakes and prevent deadly disease. We’re combining expertise across disciplines in math, biology, and genomics with bioengineering, neuroengineering, and precision medicine to fight cancer.

We’re re-defining research education with the Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact, shaping the next generation of scientists, innovators, and entrepreneurs, ready to serve the state, nation, and world with discovery and impact.

Oregon Research

Tier 1

NATIONAL PUBLIC RESEARCH UNIVERSITY

73%

OF STUDENTS ARE ENGAGED IN RESEARCH ACTIVITY

90%

of Knight Campus internship graduates are employed within 3 months

Engineering the Future

The Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact welcomed its first group of PhD bioengineering students this year. The program marks the first engineering degree for the UO.

These individuals aim to advance science that can solve some of society's greatest challenges.

Meet the students