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UC Merced was ranked #103 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biological & biomedical sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #15 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Merced handed out 316 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 360 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UC Merced. This makes it the #376 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #143 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $2,333 | $2,333 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,214 | $1,214 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,293 | $20,293 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,011 | $5,011 |
Learn more about UC Merced tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 316 biological & biomedical sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from UC Merced. Of these graduates, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Merced with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 79 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 148 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 19 |
UC Merced does not offer an online option for its biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UC Merced Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students graduated with a master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UC Merced. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Merced with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at University of California - Merced.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 316 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 24 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 501 |
| Physical Sciences | 95 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 39 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 8 |