Academics & Programs
Explore undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Life and Environmental Sciences at UC Merced.
The study of Life and Environmental Sciences in an integrated way fosters the intellectual growth of individuals who are trained to use their analytical and research skills to solve society’s most challenging problems of today and beyond. Faculty contribute to the delivery of the following undergraduate and graduate degree programs:
Graduate Programs
LES faculty also recruit graduate students through the Environmental Systems (ES) and Quantitative and Systems Biology (QSB) graduate programs:
We promote a unique learning environment focused on a deep understanding of basic principles in Life and Environmental Sciences coupled with hands-on experience in applying knowledge to real-world challenges. We are enthusiastically committed to both undergraduate and graduate training from the classroom to the laboratory to the field.
