Academic Programs

Our department offers BA, BS, MA, MS and PhD degrees in biology. Our undergradaute degrees have the options for concentrations in animal biology 

Click here for more details on undergraduate programs.

Click here for more detail on our graduate programs.

Our Community

We are a supportive community whose aim is to see our students succeed in their chosen careers. We foster an environment that welcomes diverse expertise and perspectives. To promote innovative thinking, we encourage collaboration within and among labs as well as across research groups, as appropriate. Our graduates have gone on to successfully obtain positions in academia, industry, government, and in education.

What we have to offer:

  • Cutting-edge research spanning multiple fields
  • Comittment to excellence in instruction
  • Preparation for diverse careers
  • Facilities supporting research and teaching, such as the UC Center for Field Studies and the UC Herbarium
  • Supportive, collaborative and diverse environment
  • Vibrant, urban community