Browse Online Programs
Oregon State University Ecampus delivers degrees, certificates and microcredentials online to students all over the world. The goal is simple: to give you greater access to learning opportunities that blend quality, engagement and innovation.
Oregon State is consistently ranked one of the nation's best providers of online education by U.S. News & World Report and other publications.
58 programs in science available
Undergraduate degrees (21)
Agricultural Sciences
B.S.
Design your own degree in agriculture through flexible curriculum that spans subjects such as agriculture production, leadership, agribusiness, world food crops and sustainability.
Animal Sciences
B.S.
Prepare for work with domesticated animals like cattle, sheep, horses and dogs in a science-driven program exploring animal nutrition, behavior, reproduction and genetics.
Biohealth Sciences
B.S.
Explore how biological science is applied to human health and society by studying life sciences, physical sciences, social sciences and public health as you train for careers in health care.
Botany
B.S.
Study the biology of plants and fungi through subjects like plant structure, biodiversity and genetics to better understand human impact on plant and ecological systems.
Chemical Engineering
B.A. or B.S.
Gain the skills to design scalable chemical processes that turn basic matter into useful products — leading innovations in renewable energy, clean water, semiconductors, biotech and more.
Computer Science
B.S.
Immerse yourself in problems that apply to every field, and gain skills in software engineering, mobile development, cloud-based programming and more.
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Undergraduate certificates (4)
Climate Change Solutions
Undergraduate Certificate
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the physical and social sciences behind climate change so you can develop the skills needed to create actionable solutions and seek climate justice.
Cybersecurity
Undergraduate Certificate
Learn to design and manage secure systems to safeguard data from malicious actors through knowledge of firewalls, intrusion detection systems and data loss prevention.
Geographic Information Science (GIScience)
Undergraduate Certificate
Discover how to use geographic information technologies, and develop a skill set that is highly valued in science, natural resources, government, industry and business.
Mechatronics for Manufacturing Engineering
Undergraduate Certificate
Integrate advanced applications of automation and mechatronics in technology, and step into a high-demand career in industrial robotics, mechanical design, electronics or systems engineering.
Undergraduate microcredentials (8)
Engineering Mechanics
Microcredential (advanced)
Develop the skills to adeptly work with engineering technology, complete first-line engineering tasks and more as you build the foundational knowledge every engineer needs.
General Chemistry
Microcredential (introductory)
Learn important chemical principles and theories, develop safe laboratory practices and broaden your understanding of the societal implications of chemistry.
Mycology
Microcredential (advanced)
Learn how to identify and classify fungi and lichens of all shapes and sizes, and build your real-world skills with assignments in fungal collection and at-home laboratory work.
Outdoor Recreation Resource Management
Microcredential (introductory)
Develop practical knowledge and skills for the strategic management of parks and outdoor recreation, including sustainable water and land resource management.
Plant Biology
Microcredential (introductory)
Build skills in plant identification and physiology and become prepared to contribute meaningfully to plant-focused work in science and sustainability.
Plant Ecology and Biodiversity
Microcredential (introductory)
Learn how plants interact with one another and their environment, and gain critical experience in identifying vascular plants and analyzing vegetation patterns.
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Undergraduate course sequences (1)
Chemistry and Lab Courses
Online Course Sequences
Enroll in a rigorous, fully online chemistry course sequence or lab sequence that is designed to meet degree requirements for science, non-science and engineering majors.
Graduate degrees (10)
Computer Science
M.S. or MEng
Deepen your technical expertise in emerging topics in computer science and learn how to manage technical teams from faculty who have extensive industry experience.
Data Analytics
M.S. or Graduate Certificate
Master the science of big data through expertise in statistics and computing, with skills that are in-demand in virtually every industry and range from data collection and modeling to analysis and visualization.
Environmental Sciences
M.S. or PSM
Choose between two master’s pathways in the environmental sciences. Gain rigorous training and focus on research areas like ecosystem function and health, water and natural resources management, environmental policy, and future climate scenario impacts.
Fisheries and Wildlife Administration
PSM
Accelerate your career with advanced training in fish or wildlife biology, ecology, management and conservation. This program is ideal for professionals already working in fish and wildlife administration.
Geography and Geospatial Science
M.S.
Apply spatial data analysis to Earth systems and human-environment interactions to address issues ranging from climate resilience and environmental justice to transportation and public health.
Natural Resources
MNR
Engage with customizable curriculum based on natural and social sciences as you learn to balance environmental, economic, health and cultural interests within the work of resource management.
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Graduate certificates (13)
Data Analytics
M.S. or Graduate Certificate
Earn a graduate credential as you learn how to analyze complex datasets using statistics, computer science and mathematics, making an impact in areas that range from biohealth to business to environmental science.
Environmental Management
Graduate Certificate
Help organizations build more sustainable practices with skills in environmental management systems, ESG reporting and investing, humanitarian engineering, green infrastructure and more.
Fisheries Management
Graduate Certificate
Gain the practical skills in biology, assessment science and social science that you need to manage sustainable recreational and commercial fisheries in collaboration with scientists and policymakers.
Forests and Climate Change
Graduate Certificate
Learn how climate change impacts forest ecosystems and approaches to improve forest management for climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Geographic Information Science
GIScience Graduate Certificate
Develop skills in remote sensing, geospatial data collection and analysis, geovisualization and the use of machine learning to measure and model systems of human and environmental interaction.
Organic Agriculture
Graduate Certificate
Grow your understanding of the science behind organic agroecosystems as well as your ability to manage them as you equip yourself for work in organic food production, policymaking or education.
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Graduate microcredentials (1)
DEI in Natural Resources
Graduate microcredential (advanced)
Learn important DEI, social sustainability and collaborative problem-solving skills that support a more inclusive and effective governance of natural resources.
