A healthy mind depends on a healthy body, which requires a healthy world. The UCI School of Biological Sciences focuses on this interconnection of life. We train biologists to solve the most pressing challenges threatening humanity and our planet, from devastating diseases to rising global temperatures. Innovation is at the core of what we do. UCI BioSci established the globe’s first academic department devoted to studying the brain. Throughout our School, faculty and students across the life sciences constantly research and devise daring new discoveries for a better future. We value curiosity, commitment and the desire to change the world. UCI BioSci: Life interconnected.
The School of Biological Sciences has designed its curriculum to prepare all students – majors and non-majors – for their present and future educational needs in the field of biology. The School offers a Doctoral Degree in Biological Sciences, 3 Master’s Degrees, and 10 Bachelor of Science degrees in the following disciplines: