Multidisciplinary Science

The Multidisciplinary Science curriculum allows undergraduate students to design a path that provides more breadth than traditional science programs. This degree is a good fit for students with career interests that span scientific disciplines, such as anthropology, biology, psychology, computer science, mathematics, and psychology. Together with an advisor, students develop a trajectory that sets them up for professional success.

What You Can Do with a Multidisciplinary Science Degree

Many exciting areas of scientific inquiry like environmental science, bioinformatics, and biophysical science require broad science backgrounds and encompass several disciplines. Students considering careers in health sciences, science education, or a science-related business are well served by a multidisciplinary science program. Alumni have secured jobs in diverse fields:

  • Software development
  • Healthcare
  • Dentistry
  • K12 pre-high school education
  • Pharmaceutical industry
  • Medical records
  • Veterinary
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Research labs across the PROGRAM
85%
of graduates secure a job within 6 months of graduation
22%
of students are first-generation

Our Degree Programs

Students in the Multidisciplinary Science program can pursue either a bachelor of arts or a bachelor of science degree. They design their course of study based on their professional goals and degree requirements.

Affiliated Departments

The Multidisciplinary Science program is affiliated with many science departments across the University of Oregon. Discover what these departments have to offer for students.

Cathy Wong Laser Lab
Get Real-World Experience

In addition to laboratory experience, students can take part in a wide range of internships in public health, environmental studies, or non-profits. Students can also study or intern abroad to learn about how different cultures approach the field of multidisciplinary science.

Scholarships and Funding

Undergraduate scholarships assessable to Multidisciplinary Science Majors and recommendations for additional funding resources.

Scholarships

 

Academic Support

In addition to Tykeson Hall, our department has a faculty advisor who supports multidisciplinary science majors in choosing classes and fulfilling the requirements for the program.

Advising

Multidisciplinary Science News and Events

BIOLOGY - A new gene editing technique developed by UO researchers compresses what previously would have been years of work into just a few days, making new kinds of research possible in animal models.
A $4.2 million National Science Foundation grant will boost the UO’s efforts to build a support community for STEM teachers across 14 Western states through the agency’s Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program.
BIOLOGY, PHYSICS, MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCE - A University of Oregon scholarship program funded by the National Science Foundation is enhancing teacher education on campus and creating a ripple effect in public schools around Oregon.

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University Theatre presents: “The Moors”
Nov16
University Theatre presents: “The Moors” Nov 16 Miller Theatre Complex
Writing Lab Writing and Research Support Drop-In Event
Nov17
Writing Lab Writing and Research Support Drop-In Event Nov 17 Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall
Physical Chemistry Seminar: “Trapped Ion Mobility-Assisted Sequencing and Analysis of Protein Ions”
Nov17
Physical Chemistry Seminar: “Trapped Ion Mobility-Assisted Sequencing and Analysis of Protein Ions” Nov 17 Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall
Department of History Coffee Hour
Nov18
Department of History Coffee Hour Nov 18 McKenzie Hall
Environmental Justice and Indigeneity in Sāmoa Info Session
Nov18
Environmental Justice and Indigeneity in Sāmoa Info Session Nov 18 Straub Hall
Living a Language: Finding Balance and Productivity in Language Reclamation Work
Nov18
Living a Language: Finding Balance and Productivity in Language Reclamation Work Nov 18 Kalapuya Ilihi
Film Screening of "Vietnamerica," a National Simulcast
Nov18
Film Screening of "Vietnamerica," a National Simulcast Nov 18 Justice Bean Hall
Current Free Speech Controversies: a Discussion with Former ACLU President, Nadine Strossen
Nov18
Current Free Speech Controversies: a Discussion with Former ACLU President, Nadine Strossen Nov 18 Gerlinger Hall
GIS Day Open House
Nov19
GIS Day Open House Nov 19 Knight Library
Community Project Planning and Development Workshop: Introduction to Community-Based Planning and Design
Nov19
Community Project Planning and Development Workshop: Introduction to Community-Based Planning and Design Nov 19

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