Undergraduate Program

Why Study Multidisciplinary Science?

Multidisciplinary science is a unique area of study that allows each student to design their own academic program in the natural sciences. Students choose their areas of specialization from a broad range of sciences, tailoring their studies to their particular interests and career goals.

student looking into microscope

Major in Multidisciplinary Science

One strength of the Multidisciplinary Science program is its flexibility. Students work in cross-disciplinary fields and within various subjects. Examples of cross-disciplinary fields, and the subject-matter areas that might be combined in designing a program, include:

Animal behavior and ethology—anthropology, biology, psychology
Biophysical sciences—biology, chemistry, human physiology, physics
Cognitive sciences—computer science, mathematics, psychology
Environmental sciences—biology, chemistry, earth sciences, geography, physics
Bioinformatics—biology, computer science


Psychology student presenting a research poster

Honors in Multidisciplinary Science

Honors in multidisciplinary science centers on a thesis which is the culmination of research conducted under the direction of a faculty advisor.


Student in a lab

Real-World Experience

Our students gain valuable training in laboratory skills that translate into health profession and industry careers, as well as prepare students for graduate studies. From internships and lab work to conference presentations and study abroad experiences, explore the ways to learn biology in a practical setting.


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What You Can Do with a Multidisciplinary Science Degree

The Multidisciplinary Science program can prepare you to work in many fields. Learn about possible careers and hear from alumni.


Advising and Academic Support

Schedule an appointment with an advisor and get your questions answered.

Departmental Advising and Support

Scholarships and Awards

Explore ways to fund your studies in the Multidisciplinary Science program.

Scholarships and Awards

 


Events

Great Oregon ShakeOut

Oct

15

Great Oregon ShakeOut

Oct 15
History Department Fall Term Coffee Hour

Oct

15

History Department Fall Term Coffee Hour

Oct 15 McKenzie Hall
Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Fall Open House

Oct

15

Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Fall Open House

Oct 15 Hendricks Lawn
History Dept. Seminar: “From Cabinets of Curiosity to Global Science: How Southeast Asia Shaped Modern Natural History”

Oct

15

History Dept. Seminar: “From Cabinets of Curiosity to Global Science: How Southeast Asia Shaped Modern Natural History”

Oct 15 McKenzie Hall
Jeremiah Public Lecture: "Finding Sustainable Transitions in Declining Japanese Municipalities"

Oct

15

Jeremiah Public Lecture: "Finding Sustainable Transitions in Declining Japanese Municipalities"

Oct 15 Knight Library
Career Tour - Tech + Design Edition

Oct

16

Career Tour - Tech + Design Edition

Oct 16 Ford Alumni Center
Indigenous, Race, and Ethnic Studies: Welcome Event

Oct

16

Indigenous, Race, and Ethnic Studies: Welcome Event

Oct 16 McKenzie Hall
Job Shadow Day Info Session

Oct

19

Job Shadow Day Info Session

Oct 19 Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall
Cinema Studies Fall Term Coffee Hours

Oct

20

Cinema Studies Fall Term Coffee Hours

Oct 20 Villard Hall
Your Future in Sustainability (Career Panel + Networking)

Oct

20

Your Future in Sustainability (Career Panel + Networking)

Oct 20 Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall