We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how UC Irvine ranks in comparison to other schools with biochemistry programs.
UC Irvine was ranked #54 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biochemistry 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 #8 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Irvine handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 53% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in biochemistry from UC Irvine. This makes it the #38 most popular school for biochemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in biochemistry in 2021, making the school the #14 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
UC Irvine Biochemistry Students
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at University of California - Irvine.
UC Irvine Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Program
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from UC Irvine. About 54% were men and 46% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a bachelor's in biochemistry.
Ethnic Background
Number of Students
Asian
9
Black or African American
1
Hispanic or Latino
8
White
5
Non-Resident Aliens
0
Other Races
3
UC Irvine Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Master’s Program
Of the 6 biochemistry students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UC Irvine, about 17% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a master's in biochemistry.