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Delayed Start
Due to weather and road conditions, OPSU will have a delayed start on January 21, 2025. Offices and academic buildings will open at 10am. Please be safe and use your best judgment when traveling. We will continue to evaluate weather and road conditions as they develop and will announce further delays or closures.
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Science & Mathematics

OPSU offers majors in biology, chemistry, physical science, and mathematics.

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Biology (BS) – Academic Option

Biology acquaints students with the basic biological structures, processes, functions and interrelationships.

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Biology (BS) – Academic Option

Biology (BS) – Natural Science Option

Natural Science offers an appreciation of the Earth’s environment and examines the philosophy intrinsic to the life sciences.

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Biology (BS) – Natural Science Option

Chemistry (BS) – Academic Option

The Chemistry program meets the needs of students who wish to continue on to graduate studies in chemistry or closely allied fields.

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Chemistry (BS) – Academic Option

Chemistry (BS) – Bio-Chemistry Option

Biochemistry studies the intersection of biology and chemistry and explores life at a molecular level.

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Chemistry (BS) – Bio-Chemistry Option

Physical Science (BS) – Academic Option

The Physical Science degree offers an academic option for those who desire careers in various science-related fields, including earth science, chemistry, and physics.

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Physical Science (BS) – Academic Option

Mathematics (BS) – Academic Option

A Mathematics degree is designed for students who enjoy crunching numbers and analyzing complex problems.

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Mathematics (BS) – Academic Option

Mathematics (BS) – Teaching Option

A Mathematics degree with a teaching focus is geared towards students who expect to teach mathematics.

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Mathematics (BS) – Teaching Option