In addition to completing the course work outlined for the first year, these students can facilitate completion of major requirements by taking a year of general physics for science majors, mathematics through two terms of calculus if not completed previously, and the organic chemistry required for the major. Career opportunities exist for graduates in biology with a variety of federal, state, and local government agencies. Work can also be found in various nonprofit organizations, private industry, teaching, or self-employment. Holders of bachelor's degrees can qualify for positions involving inspection and testing, production and operation work, technical sales and service, and administrative duties in connection with the enforcement of government regulations. They may also obtain positions as laboratory technicians and participate in research.
Many students use the biology major to prepare for advanced study, often in health-related fields.
Resources are also available in the biology undergraduate advising center. The latter requires completion of the foreign-language requirement. Twenty-four credits of biology that are applied to the major must be taken at the University of Oregon. Biology majors must either meet the major requirements in effect at the time they are accepted as majors or complete subsequent major requirements. Specific courses required for a major in biology are listed below.