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 Biology provides a strong foundation in the life sciences, with the flexibility to tailor studies towards either a broader liberal arts perspective (BA) or a more science-focused curriculum (BS). Graduates are prepared for diverse careers in research, healthcare, environmental science, biotechnology, education, and related fields. The STEM classification offers extended OPT opportunities for international students.

Career options in research laboratories, hospitals and healthcare organizations, environmental agencies, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, science education, and potentially as a foundation for graduate studies in various biological disciplines or professional programs. 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. 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, a large and diverse academic hub.