The School of Biological Sciences at the University of California, Irvine is a premier center for biological education and research.
Leadership
Dean
Albert F. Bennett
Associate Deans
Michael Leon, Undergraduate Education
R. Michael Mulligan, Graduate Studies
Andrea J. Tenner, Research
Assistant Deans
Benedicte Shipley, Planning & Administration
Bryan Carlson, Senior Director of External Relations and Communications
School Statistics
Students
Undergraduate Majors (~70% increase in 5 years)
4,321
Graduate Students (~40% increase in 5 years)
441
Faculty
110
Other Academics
186
Degrees Awarded (2006-2007)
Bachelor's
908
Master's
13
Doctorates
41
School Rankings & Distinctions
Ranked 32nd nationally in biology (US News & World Report)
Nationally ranked graduate programs
5th in Behavioral Neuroscience
16th in Neurobiology and Behavior
21st in Cell Biology/Developmental Biology
8 faculty in the National Academy of Sciences
9 faculty in the American Academy of Arts & Sciences
3 faculty winners of the National Medal & Presidential Awards
Academic Departments
Developmental & Cell Biology
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Molecular Biology & Biochemistry
Neurobiology & Behavior
Undergraduate Majors
Biological Sciences
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Developmental & Cell Biology
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Genetics
Microbiology & Immunology
Neurobiology
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Plant Biology
Graduate Degree Programs
Biotechnology
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Mathematical, Computational & Systems Biology
Molecular Biology, Genetics, & Biochemistry
Neurobiology & Behavior
Neuroscience
The Future
Estimated 25 – 30 new faculty positions
New research and teaching building (Spring 2008)
New research buildings for Stem Cell Biology and Brain Aging and Dementia (planning stages)
Significant strategic investments in
Complex Biological Systems
Global Biological Change
K-12 Science Education Training
Neurobiology
Regenerative Medicine
For more information on the School of Biological Sciences,
please contact:
Office of the Dean
5120 Natural Sciences II
Irvine, CA 92697-1450
949-824-5315
949-824-3035 (fax)
