The Research Major

Welcome to the Bioresource Research (BRR) Interdisciplinary Sciences Major! The centerpiece of BRR is a comprehensive mentored research experience. This research/mentorship opportunity is unmatched in any other OSU undergraduate degree program.

BRR suits exceptional students who are looking for more than the usual OSU education. It serves all students who like hands-on learning, enjoy seeing the immediate relevancy of their education, like to make a difference, and want valuable work experience that will help them reach their goals.

BRR students get:

  • great advising;
  • a research project in a cutting-edge area of science with a mentor in one of seven OSU colleges (Agriculture, Science, Engineering, Pharmacy, Oceanography, Forestry, Veterinary Medicine); 
  • foundation courses in the biological and physical sciences;
  • an individualized upper-division curriculum;
  • faculty mentors and lab associates who can provide personalized advice and references.
The BRR program provides outstanding preparation for entry to medical, veterinary, dental and related biomedical schools and graduate programs. 100% of BRR graduates are employed or in graduate/professional schools within three months of graduating.

OSU is internationally recognized for its research strengths. Join BRR to take part in the best of OSU!