Hello Human Bio Minions!

Welcome to the website dedicated to the Human Bio major at UC Irvine! Please feel free to explore the community from the major’s course structure to accomplishments made by faculty and students.

See you around campus!

Andrea Nicholas, Ph. D

What is Human Biology?

Human Biology provides an in-depth look at cutting edge topics in physiology and epidemiology as they relate to global issues of ethics, anthropology, and socioeconomics, providing the student an understanding of human health beyond basic biological function.

Students will learn to evaluate healthcare risks and challenges as they relate to global economies, cultural opinions and the environment as well as extrapolate information from clinical research publications and relate new findings to accepted knowledge.

Moreover, human biology majors will investigate intrinsic and extrinsic diseases as well as disorders of the brain and appreciate ethical considerations and dilemmas that face clinicians, research scientists, and drug developers.

Why Human Biology

Learn about the many benefits and opportunities of the human biology major at UCI., such as letters of recommendation, a growing alumni network, volunteering opportunities with free clinics in Orange County,  and more!

The N120 Series

Human biology provides a unique and collaborative learning environment for students to grow and thrive at UCI. Read more about what makes human biology classes different from traditional lectures.

Student Highlights

Featuring current human biology students and alumni who have received awards, scholarships, and admissions to graduate or professional schools.

News!

February 5, 2024

The Human Biology Club is having a suturing workshop Monday of Week 5!! We are posting this early so we can get a headcount and to get the word out early! If you want to practice suturing, RSVP by Friday, Jan 26th at 11:59pm! No experience needed! Come out and learn how to suture!

September 6, 2023 

Check out Human Bio’s feature in Dean’s Report 2023 by UC Irvine’s School of Biological Dean, Frank LaFerla. The feature highlights the major’s accomplishments from its start as it continues to shape stronger members of our community.

July 29, 2023

Current Human Bio students from campus organizations Next Generation Scientists (NGS) and Summer Research Enrichment Internship (SREI) collaborate together to host the annual summer symposium featuring research projects conducted by high schoolers across Southern California.