by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in biological & biomedical sciences at UC Merced. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #11 out of 13 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UC Merced as a strong choice for biological & biomedical sciences, ranked #60 out of 1,362 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 60 of 1,362 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in California | 14 of 144 |
Here is each degree level available for biological & biomedical sciences at UC Merced, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 287 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Doctoral | 18 |
The biological & biomedical sciences field at UC Merced covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 287 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | 31 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of California-Merced awarded 13 master’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
UC Merced holds a strong position among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #17 out of 33 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 23% of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree graduates at UC Merced are Non-Resident Alien. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Merced awarded 18 doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
UC Merced is a solid choice among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the doctoral level. Its best result was #11 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degree graduates at UC Merced were White. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Merced with a doctoral in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UC Merced. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 287 |
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