STEM-classified degree: graduates are eligible for 3 years of Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the USA. This degree is offered by the College of Arts and Sciences, the University of Oregon’s intellectual hub that serves about two-thirds of its students with nearly 800 faculty members covering the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences. Academic school/college: College of Arts and Sciences. This Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science program in Biochemistry provides a strong foundation in the chemical and biological principles of life, preparing graduates for careers in research, healthcare, biotechnology, and related fields. The STEM classification offers extended OPT opportunities for international students. The College of Arts and Sciences provides a broad academic context for the program.

Career options in pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, research institutions, clinical laboratories, forensic science, food science, environmental science, science communication, policy, and potentially further study (e.g., MS, PhD). The STEM designation can enhance opportunities for employment in the US after graduation.

The University of Oregon is a leading public research university with high levels of student research involvement and is Oregon's only member of the exclusive Association of American Universities (AAU), indicating a strong research focus and academic quality. It offers an unbeatable quality of life in Eugene, a top 50 "college town" on the West Coast. The program is within the College of Arts and Sciences.