Program Overview

Marine Biology Program

Overview

The University of Oregon offers a unique undergraduate program in marine biology, with students having the opportunity to study at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology (OIMB) in Charleston, Oregon. The program provides a comprehensive education in marine biology, with a focus on field-based learning and research.

Program Details

• Degree Options: BA or BS in Marine Biology
• Location: University of Oregon campus in Eugene, with three terms of intensive field and lab classes at OIMB in Charleston, Oregon
• Curriculum: Physiology, ecology, biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics, with courses such as Invertebrate Zoology, Oceanography, Marine Birds and Mammals, and Tropical Marine Biology in Panama
• Research Opportunities: Independent research and internships available, preparing students for graduate school and careers as marine scientists

Career Opportunities

Marine scientists are employed in various fields, including:

• Universities and colleges
• International organizations
• Federal and state agencies
• Private companies
• Aquaria
• Museums
• Nonprofit laboratories
• Local governments
• Self-employment

Marine biology leads to jobs in environmental, government, medical, and biotechnological fields.

Program Highlights

• The University of Oregon offers the only marine biology degree in the Pacific Northwest.
• Students receive a solid background in biology, with several terms of field-based learning at OIMB.
• The Oregon Institute of Marine Biology is a picturesque complex of laboratories, classrooms, and dormitories located in the southern coastal fishing village of Charleston, Oregon.
• Full-day courses with small class sizes provide an immersion experience to study marine organisms with a small group of peers, graduate students, and world-renowned marine biologists.