Stenocarpus sinuatus - Firewheel Tree. Credit: Cameron Hannah-Bick
Credit: Cameron Hannah-Bick

Biology Undergraduate Program

Biological Sciences at the University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB) are administered jointly by the Department of Ecology, Evolution and Marine Biology (EEMB) and the Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology (MCDB). Research and teaching programs cover the full spectrum of biological science from molecular biology and biochemistry to community and ecosystems ecology.

Location

The campus's character, physical beauty and location near a historic city with a diverse cultural life and commitment to preserving the environment all provide the setting for an academic community known internationally for its excellence and innovation. A member of the Association of American Universities, this vibrant, energetic campus ranks with Harvard, Stanford and UC Berkeley among the leading institutions of higher learning in the U.S. and Canada. Students know it as a friendly, welcoming place where their professors take the time to help them learn. The quality of faculty members testifies to the strength of UCSB's academic programs and the quantity and quality of its research.

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