The Quantitative and Systems Biology (QSB) Graduate Group at UC Merced offers foundational and interdisciplinary training to doctoral and masters students at the intersection of biology and many fields in science and engineering. With outstanding faculty from multiple disciplines 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. Our rotation track is strongly encouraged to allow first-year students to explore potential projects, or students can apply for direct admission to work with a particular advisor(s).