Program overview

• Department: Microbiology
• Degrees offered: Bachelor of Science, Honors Bachelor of Science
• Online option: Learn about getting your BioHealth Sciences degree online

These degree options are designed to meet most or all of the requirements for admission to corresponding health programs across the U.S. Satisfactory completion of your option facilitates, but does not guarantee, admission to a specialized health program; applicants are selected on a competitive basis.

Learn more about your BioHealth Sciences curriculum

Wondering what kind of classes you'll take? Your BHS major includes in-depth curriculum, including courses like

• Human Bacteriology
• Microbial Influences on Human Health
• Principles of Immunology

BioHealth Sciences courses

Want to know more about coursework requirements? Use the OSU Catalog to learn more about:

• your typical sequence of courses
• what pre-requisite courses you'll need
• your major's core curriculum

BioHealth Sciences course requirements

What does your four-year course load look like as a BHS major? Check out this sample plan for one example of how to map out your academic journey.

BioHealth Sciences: sample plan

BioHealth Sciences online degree

• You can also pursue the BHS major online, learning from the same Department of Microbiology faculty that teach on campus. Online students receive the same OSU diploma and transcripts as OSU's on-campus students.

Getting your BHS degree through OSU’s Ecampus

Hands-on learning experiences

What makes a BioHealth Sciences degree from Oregon State better? One big reason: our hands-on learning experiences!

Undergraduate Research

This is your chance to see up close what it means to be a scientist. Don’t just study science in the classroom — get in a lab and contribute to it, working alongside world-class faculty!

Learn why undergraduate research is better here

Internships

Internships serve as your perfect transitional experience into a career field. Gain real-world career experience while exploring the career possibilities your degree opens up.

Learn about amazing internship opportunities

Study Abroad

Our students’ work spans the globe! Immerse yourself in another culture to gain a global perspective in your studies.

Take your science studies around the world

Clubs & Organizations

Here’s your chance to discover like-minded communities of peers who share your interests! Come together and engage in meaningful ways.

Connect with a club and more members of Team Science

Academic support

Team Science is here to help you thrive. Our student support is another reason we always say, "science is better at Oregon State." As a Team Science student, you'll have access to a huge array of support services and resources designed to thrive both in and out of the classroom. Here are some places to get started:

Student resources

At OSU, support comes in a LOT of forms — here's where to start. From our Science Success Center to health and wellness resources, connect with the support you need to thrive as a college student.

Check out our student resources page

Learning Assistant (LA) Program

Love learning in smaller, collaborative group settings? Our Learning Assistant Program combines small-school attention with big-school resources. Your LA group replaces traditional lecture formats with active learning strategies, maximizing the way you engage with your STEM courses.

Explore our Learning Assistant Program

Tutoring Centers

Our tutoring centers are welcoming, friendly spaces where peer and faculty mentors offer guidance and share study techniques to help you grasp course materials and improve your academic performance.

Learn more about our science-focused tutoring centers

Advising

BioHealth Sciences majors benefit from our advising team in the Department of Microbiology. These advisors aim to work in partnership with you and help you to tend to the logistics of getting your degree, maximize your educational experience and set the stage for life after you graduate. They'll help with selecting courses, getting engaged in campus and academic culture and finding learning experiences outside of the classroom.

Visit the department's advising page

And of course, you can always reach out to our student Peer Advisors at [email protected] with questions, as well! Our Peer Advisor team is friendly, helpful and can share their first-hand knowledge of the Oregon State experience.

Career opportunities

What jobs can you get with a BioHealth Sciences degree?

Our students find rewarding and relevant jobs thanks to degree options in pre-clinical laboratory science, pre-medicine/pre-podiatry, pre-dentistry, pre-pharmacy, pre-optometry, pre-physician assistant and pre-physical therapy.

Here are just several examples of jobs our BHS alumni have earned:

• Neurosurgery Physician Assistant | Providence
• Senior Biologist | Eli Lilly and Company
• Physical Therapist | ProMotion AFR
• Optometrist | Mile High Eye Institute
• Registered Nurse | Providence St. Vincent Health Center
• Clinical Research Associate | Formosa Biomedical Technology Corporation
• Formulation Technical Team Lead | BioFire Diagnostics
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Intern | John Peter Smith Hospital
• Dental Student | OHSU School of Dentistry
• Pharmacist | Pacific University School of Pharmacy/Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center