Pursue a Biological Sciences Degree at UC Davis

The UC Davis College of Biological Sciences is committed to exceptional and innovative undergraduate education. Our faculty distinguish themselves through election to the National Academy of Sciences and other prestigious societies, and by frequent receipt of awards and honors for teaching and research.

New, state-of-the-art science teaching labs and award winning faculty committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching provide students with a comprehensive education in the biological sciences that few academic institutions can match.

It is notable that as we look toward a more sustainable future U.S. News and World Report ranks UC Davis Ecology and Evolutionary biology graduate programs No. 1 in the nation. It is also notable that year after year College of Biological Sciences graduates take the top University honors.

From the core curriculum to hands-on training in advanced research methods, graduates of the College of Biological Sciences are geared for success. 75 percent of our graduates pursue a postgraduate degree or credential after completing their undergraduate degree.

 

News!

February 13, 2009 - Alice Adraienssens, a senior in the biochemistry & molecular biology major, is the first UC Davis student to be awarded a Gates Cambridge Scholarship! Alice will be pursuing a PhD in Clinical Biochemistry at Cambridge University in fall 2009. Cambridge University has posted a story about the program and the scholarship winners.

(Side note: 2009 is the 800th anniversary year of Cambridge University.)

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