BA in Biochemistry

The University of Oregon is known worldwide for developing green chemistry, a set of design principles that help scientists to minimize the hazardous impact of certain materials and chemical processes on the environment. Work in labs with some of the best scientific researchers who are putting the environment front and center. While the biochemistry program is a recommended degree program for students who are interested in medical school, nursing, or other medical careers, a degree from the UO is specifically designed to train professional chemists and biochemists. Many doors open for those with an interest and a degree in biochemistry. Because the biochemistry major is part of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, interdisciplinary opportunities in the program abound. You can choose to minor in biology, business, computer and information science, human physiology, economics, environmental studies, geological sciences, mathematics, or physics.Undergraduate research opportunities are available with faculty members in biology, molecular biology, neuroscience, chemical physics, physics, and geology. Study with professors who are leaders in their field of expertise.