Overview

Systems biology aims to understand how complex organismal properties and structures arise from simple components and interactions, and to identify design principles common to many types of biological regulation. Synthetic Biology focuses on the modification (or, ultimately, de novo construction) of organisms to generate novel pathways and processes.

Careers

Graduates of the Systems and Synthetic Biology major from University of California, Davis can pursue careers as:

Pharmaceutical researcher
Biomedical scientist
Bioenergy scientist
Agricultural technologist
Nutrition scientist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Essentials of Life
Ecology & Evolution
Biodiversity & Tree of Life
Genetics
Biochemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

180 alternative credits

Quarter Units

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Davis, United States

Disciplines

Biology View 2507 other Bachelors in Biology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.4

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Competitive prospective students need to earn a high school diploma (or equivalent) and fulfill all UC first-year admission requirements, for first-year admission to UC Davis.

Non-residents of California need a GPA of 3.40 or higher.
Success at UC Davis depends on a strong understanding of the English language. If you studied in the United States for fewer than three years and learned in a language other than English before you arrived, you must demonstrate English proficiency. Fulfill this requirement through AP exams, IB exams or transferable college coursework. This also satisfies the UC Entry Level Writing Requirement, or ELWR.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

53472 USD / year

≈ 53472 USD / year
Out-of-State

53472 USD / year

≈ 53472 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14202 USD / year

≈ 14202 USD / year

Living costs

Davis

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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