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The Avian Sciences Graduate Group offers comprehensive education in bird biology fundamentals for students pursuing a Master of Science degree. With their distinctive biological traits, birds provide unique study opportunities, and our faculty's diverse specializations enable a wide-ranging curriculum spanning molecular and cellular studies, organismal biology, and environmental sciences. The Avian Sciences program is committed to fostering diversity by creating pathways for talented students from various backgrounds to achieve their M.S. Degree. Our recruitment efforts focus on identifying high-achieving STEM undergraduates at UC Davis while promoting our program nationally. Avian biology coursework is available through multiple departments, including Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Biological Sciences, and Veterinary Medicine.
Completion of an online Office of Graduate Studies application, completion of a Bachelor of Sciences or Bachelor of Arts program with a GPA of 3.0 (4.0 = A) or better, and three letters of recommendation.
TOEFL iBT - Minimum Score: 80
IELTS - Minimum Score: 7.0 on a 9-point scale
Duolingo English Test - Minimum Score: 115
Admission Deadlines
General: Jan 15
Space Available: Jun 1