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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.

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65 programs in science available

Undergraduate degrees (21)

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Agricultural Sciences

B.S.

Overview | Careers | Skills

Design your own degree in agriculture through flexible curriculum that spans subjects such as agriculture production, leadership, agribusiness, world food crops and sustainability.

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Animal Sciences

B.S.

Overview | Careers | Skills

Prepare for work with domesticated animals like cattle, sheep, horses and dogs in a science-driven program exploring animal nutrition, behavior, reproduction and genetics.

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Biohealth Sciences

B.S.

Overview | Careers | Skills

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.

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Botany

B.S.

Overview | Careers | Skills

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.

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Chemical Engineering

B.A. or B.S.

Overview | Careers | Skills

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.

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Computer Science

B.S.

Overview | Careers | Skills

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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Computer Science – Applied

B.S. (Postbaccalaureate)

Overview | Careers | Skills

Take your shortest path to a rewarding career by earning just 60 credits, enabling you to focus only on computer science and graduate quickly.

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Crop and Soil Science

B.S.

Overview | Careers | Skills

Dig deep into crop and soil science with courses related to natural systems, field crop agriculture, water and soil resource management, and sustainable agriculture practices.

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Environmental Economics and Policy

B.S.

Overview | Careers | Skills

Develop a strong economic skill set – supplemented by education in biological, physical or social sciences – as you prepare for a multifaceted career in environmental analysis.

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Environmental Sciences

B.S.

Overview | Careers | Skills

Pursue a rigorous, integrative education in science and policy as you learn to address global challenges like climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss as an environmentally focused scientist or analyst.

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Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences

B.S.

Overview | Careers | Skills

Learn how to maintain balance for fish, wildlife and the delicate environments they live in through science-based curriculum that emphasizes applied ecological principles.

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Geography and Geospatial Science

B.S.

Overview | Careers | Skills

Use the power of big data analysis and visualization technologies to explore humanity's relationship with our physical environment and natural, cultural and built resources.

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Horticulture

B.S.

Overview | Careers | Skills

Grow your skills in horticultural production through the study of topics such as plant pathology, pest and weed management, applied ecology and agricultural policy.

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Kinesiology

B.S.

Overview | Careers | Skills

Study the impact of human movement on health and quality of life, focusing on physical activity throughout different life stages, as you prepare for a career in the wellness and fitness industries.

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Mechanical Engineering

B.S.

Overview | Careers | Skills

Learn how to design, build and improve mechanical systems, components and processes. Gain in-demand skills in computational engineering and modeling that will set you apart as a mechanical engineer.

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Natural Resources

B.S.

Overview | Careers | Skills

Explore natural and social sciences through a customizable curriculum that considers the interrelationship between our planet's resources and the human dimensions that impact them.

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Psychology

B.A. or B.S.

Overview | Careers | Skills

Analyze the scientific and humanistic perspectives of psychology, and come to appreciate human diversity in identifying, understanding and solving complex problems in others’ lives.

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Public Health

B.S.

Overview | Careers | Skills

Protect and improve the well-being of your community through health data analysis, disease and injury prevention strategy, health policy and management of social and environmental determinants of health.

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Rangeland Sciences

B.S.

Overview | Careers | Skills

Study the ecological, socioeconomic and policy aspects of rangeland management as you prepare yourself for a wide-open career in conserving and managing ecosystems and their resources.

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Sustainability

B.S. (Postbaccalaureate or double degree)

Overview | Careers | Skills

Gain interdisciplinary expertise in sustainable practices through this double-degree program, and build a career that can impact all aspects of global business, politics, economics and society.

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Zoology

B.S.

Overview | Careers | Skills

Study the vast field of animal biology – from DNA to ecosystems – and gain a broad scientific foundation that will prepare you for a wide range of careers in the life sciences.

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Undergraduate certificates (5)

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Climate Change Solutions

Undergraduate Certificate

Overview | Careers | Skills

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.

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Cybersecurity

Undergraduate Certificate

Overview | Careers | Skills

Learn to design and manage secure systems to safeguard data from malicious actors through knowledge of firewalls, intrusion detection systems and data loss prevention.

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Environmental Justice

Undergraduate Certificate

Overview | Careers | Skills

Develop the tools to understand and address the unequal distribution of environmental risks and benefits in a program that combines environmental science with social justice principles.

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Geographic Information Science (GIScience)

Undergraduate Certificate

Overview | Careers | Skills

Discover how to use geographic information technologies, and develop a skill set that is highly valued in science, natural resources, government, industry and business.

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Mechatronics for Manufacturing Engineering

Undergraduate Certificate

Overview | Careers | Skills

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 (13)

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AI Fundamentals for Agricultural Sciences

Microcredential (introductory)

Overview | Courses | Skills

Learn how AI tools streamline irrigation, monitor livestock, predict crop yields, detect pests and more in a program that combines AI basics and industry-specific skill-building.

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AI Fundamentals for Earth Systems

Microcredential (introductory)

Overview | Courses | Skills

Examine how AI technologies both rely on and impact natural resources, and explore their potential to advance climate solutions through modeling, prediction and optimization.

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AI Fundamentals for Natural Resource Management

Microcredential (introductory)

Overview | Courses | Skills

Develop a foundational understanding of AI and build critical skills in deploying these tools to monitor ecosystems, model natural processes and inform management strategies.

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Engineering Mechanics

Microcredential (advanced)

Overview | Courses | Skills

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.

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Environmental and Science Writing

Microcredential (advanced)

Overview | Courses | Skills

Study environmental and science writing and practice translating complex research results into effective messages that are tailored to the needs of your target audience.

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General Chemistry

Microcredential (introductory)

Overview | Courses | Skills

Learn important chemical principles and theories, develop safe laboratory practices and broaden your understanding of the societal implications of chemistry.

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GIS and Mapping Foundations

Microcredential (introductory)

Overview | Courses | Skills

Build or formalize your GIS and mapping skills in a program that blends foundational instruction and hands-on experimentation for rewarding careers in planning and data analytics.

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Mycology

Microcredential (advanced)

Overview | Courses | Skills

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.

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Outdoor Recreation Resource Management

Microcredential (introductory)

Overview | Courses | Skills

Develop practical knowledge and skills for the strategic management of parks and outdoor recreation, including sustainable water and land resource management.

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Plant Biology

Microcredential (introductory)

Overview | Courses | Skills

Build skills in plant identification and physiology and become prepared to contribute meaningfully to plant-focused work in science and sustainability.

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Plant Ecology and Biodiversity

Microcredential (introductory)

Overview | Courses | Skills

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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Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology

Microcredential (introductory)

Overview | Courses | Skills

Develop a comprehensive understanding of the body’s major systems and gain essential skills that can lead to careers in fitness, wellness and the medical and allied health fields.

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Theoretical Computer Science

Microcredential (advanced)

Overview | Courses | Skills

Discover the science-based concepts driving innovation in AI, machine learning and data science, and stand out in the job market as a software engineer with skill-focused training in theoretical computer science.

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Undergraduate course sequences (1)

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Chemistry and Lab Courses

Online Course Sequences

Overview

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 (11)

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Biological and Ecological Engineering

MEng

Overview | Careers | Skills

Gain skills in nature-based engineering in an online master’s program that prepares you for a career solving real-world problems in rivers, forests, farmlands and more.

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Computer Science

M.S. or MEng

Overview | Careers | Skills

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

Overview | Careers | Skills

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.

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Environmental Sciences

M.S. or PSM

Overview | Careers | Skills

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.

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Fisheries and Wildlife Administration

PSM

Overview | Careers | Skills

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.

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Geography and Geospatial Science

M.S.

Overview | Careers | Skills

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.

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Natural Resources

MNR

Overview | Careers | Skills

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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Nutrition

M.S. – Online or Hybrid

Overview | Careers | Skills

Upskill with an advanced dietetics degree grounded in science, research and applied practice. Gain professional credibility and stand out in today’s competitive dietetic field.

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Pharmaceutical Sciences

M.S.

Overview | Careers | Skills

Gain a scientific and technical understanding of how drugs are brought to market — from research and discovery to manufacturing and approval. Learn pharmaceutical research methods, instrumentation and data analysis.

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Public Health

MPH

Overview | Careers | Skills

Propel your career as a leader in public health — in your community and around the globe — with advanced training in topics ranging from public health law to global disease prevention to epidemiologic research.

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Radiation Health Physics

MHP

Overview | Careers | Skills

Apply interdisciplinary knowledge of physics, biology and engineering to protect people and the environment from the harmful effects of radiation, ensuring the safe use of radiation in society.

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Graduate certificates (13)

Data Analytics

M.S. or Graduate Certificate

Overview | Careers | Skills

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.

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Environmental Management

Graduate Certificate

Overview | Careers | Skills

Help organizations build more sustainable practices with skills in environmental management systems, ESG reporting and investing, humanitarian engineering, green infrastructure and more.

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Fisheries Management

Graduate Certificate

Overview | Careers | Skills

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.

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Forests and Climate Change

Graduate Certificate

Overview | Careers | Skills

Learn how climate change impacts forest ecosystems and approaches to improve forest management for climate change mitigation and adaptation.

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Geographic Information Science

GIScience Graduate Certificate

Overview | Careers | Skills

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.

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Organic Agriculture

Graduate Certificate

Overview | Careers | Skills

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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Public Health

Graduate Certificate

Overview | Careers | Skills

Prepare for the next stage in your public health career with graduate-level professional development in areas like healthcare administration, health equity and cross-cultural health promotion and education.

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Sustainable Natural Resources

Graduate Certificate

Overview | Careers | Skills

Gain a holistic view of sustainability as you tackle environmental, economic and social challenges that call for multidisciplinary problem-solving skills and a global perspective of resource management.

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Toxicology

Graduate Certificate

Overview | Careers | Skills

Explore how toxins impact our environment, human health and food safety and learn how to determine and limit toxicity risks.

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Urban Forestry

Graduate Certificate

Overview | Careers | Skills

Apply principles of forestry, green infrastructure, horticulture, urban planning and landscape architecture to the stewardship of planted landscapes and native forest remnants in and around cities.

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Water Conflict Management and Transformation

Graduate Certificate

Overview | Careers | Skills

Help communities manage a crucial natural resource as you facilitate water governance and conflict resolution, drawing on multidisciplinary expertise to balance ecological, social and economic interests.

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Water Resources Engineering

Graduate Certificate

Overview | Careers | Skills

Study the hydrologic cycle and learn modeling and analysis skills, so you can help develop more sustainable solutions for water resources management.

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Wildlife Management

Graduate Certificate

Overview | Careers | Skills

Apply a range of applied sciences to manage wildlife populations, with a focus on practical skills that will help you balance habitat conservation and wildlife population dynamics with human dimensions.

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Graduate microcredentials (1)

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DEI in Natural Resources

Graduate microcredential (advanced)

Overview | Courses | Skills

Learn important DEI, social sustainability and collaborative problem-solving skills that support a more inclusive and effective governance of natural resources.