College of Biological Sciences | UC Davis

College of
Biological Sciences

The UC Davis College of Biological Sciences explores fundamental questions about life to advance our planet’s knowledge and address many of the greatest challenges of the 21st century. Below, you’ll find majors, minors and graduate programs offered by the college.

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College of Biological Sciences Majors

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Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Major Graduate program

Biological Sciences

Major Minor

Cell Biology

Major

Evolution, Ecology and Biodiversity

Major Minor Graduate program

Genetics and Genomics

Major Graduate program

Human Biology

Major

Marine and Coastal Science—Marine Ecology and Organismal Biology

Major

Molecular and Medical Microbiology (Formerly Microbiology)

Major Graduate program

Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior

Major Graduate program

Plant Biology

Major Minor Graduate program

Systems and Synthetic Biology

Major

Undeclared — Life Sciences

Major

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How do I get into UC Davis?

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Biology Academic Success Center

The college's one-stop shop for all undergraduate advising needs.

Health Professions Advising

A comprehensive advising resource for undergraduates and alumni interested in careers in health and medicine.

Faculty Directory

Meet the faculty of the College of Biological Sciences.