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quantitative and systems biology M.S. | PH.D.
The Quantitative and Systems Biology (QSB) Graduate Group at UC Merced offers foundational and cross-disciplinary biology training to doctoral and masters students coming from many fields in science and engineering. With outstanding faculty across subdisciplines spanning the breadth of biology, QSB offers unique cross-cutting opportunities to its diverse student body. QSB students train to communicate across boundaries while mastering core disciplines and skills. QSB invites applications from all aspiring biologists who have interests in one or more core research skills such as laboratory work, fieldwork, mathematical modeling, statistics or computer programming. QSB aims to increase diversity within the scientific workforce and students with diverse backgrounds, talents, and interests are encouraged to apply. A rotation track is encouraged to allow first-year students to explore potential projects, or students can apply for direct admission to work with a particular advisor(s).
research areas
Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology
- Developmental Mechanisms
- Physiological Systems and Metabolomics
- Stem Cell Biology and Regeneration
- Molecular Neurobiology and Neurogenetics
Evolution and Ecology
- Ecosystem Ecology
- Evolutionary Developmental Biology
- Genomics and its Applications for Biological Inquiry
- Global Change and Adaptation
- Host-Symbiont Interactions
- Organismal and Integrative Biology
- Population Ecology and Dynamics
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Bioengineering
- Structural Biology of Proteins and Molecular Complexes
- Cell and Tissue Engineering
- Electrophysiology and Bioelectric Systems
- Synthetic Biology
Computational and Mathematical Biology
- Molecular Systems Biology
- Theoretical Biology and Modeling
- Computational Evolutionary Biology and Bioinformatics
Microbiology and Immunology
- Molecular, Cellular, and Systems Immunology
- Biology of Microbial Communities
- Microbial Pathogenesis and Infectious Disease
Biology Education Research
quantitative and systems biology at uc merced
In QSB, students establish a deep foundation in their biological specialization, while also gaining training across scientific disciplines (e.g. physics, engineering, mathematics). QSB also offers two concentrations (Molecular and Cell Biology (MCB) and Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB)) that provide additional training in these subdisciplines. QSB faculty collaborate across seven academic units: Molecular & Cell Biology, Life & Environmental Sciences, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Bioengineering and Cognitive & Information Sciences.
The QSB application deadline is December 15, 2022 for full consideration.
alumni name
Class of 2015
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alumni name
Class of 2015
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FUNDING SUPPORT
Each doctoral student receives a stipend of $24,000 (includes tuition, fees and health insurance) per year. Students in good standing are eligible for year-round financial support, including payment of fees and tuition. Students are typically supported by teaching and research assistantships, which can be supplemented by fellowships, awards and other forms of financial assistance.