# 2025-2026 General Catalog

**Source**: https://catalog.ucdavis.edu/departments-programs-degrees/neurobiology-physiology-behavior/human-biology-bs/
**Parent**: https://catalog.ucdavis.edu/departments-programs-degrees/#programsanddegreestext

[Office & Contact Information](https://catalog.ucdavis.edu/departments-programs-degrees/neurobiology-physiology-behavior/)

Frédéric Chédin, Ph.D., Professor, Chairperson of the Department of Molecular & Cellular Biology; term ends June 30, 2026\
W. Martin Usrey, Ph.D., Chairperson of the Department Neurobiology, Physiology, & Behavior

149 Briggs Hall; 530-752-3611; [Molecular & Cellular Biology](http://www.mcb.ucdavis.edu)\
196 Briggs Hall; 530-752-0203; [Neurobiology, Physiology & Behavior](https://npb.ucdavis.edu/)

The Human Biology major provides students with a broad biological understanding of our species, from molecules, genes, and cells to tissues, organ systems and organism/environment interactions. The curriculum includes classes on the basic principles that help us understand normal human physiology, human health, and the molecular basis of disease.

## The Program

In the freshman and sophomore years, students majoring in Human Biology build a broad scientific background, taking courses in chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematics. As juniors or seniors, students can enroll in a variety of courses focused on biological processes and diseases that affect humans.

### Career Alternatives

The Human Biology major provides fundamental knowledge needed for a broad range of careers, including those in the areas of healthcare, biotechnology, public health, public policy, and education, and for advanced study in health-related disciplines, including medicine, dentistry, nursing, physical therapy, and pharmacy.

### Faculty

Faculty includes all members of the Departments of Neurobiology, Physiology, & Behavior, Molecular & Cellular Biology, Evolution & Ecology, Microbiology & Molecular Genetics, and Plant Biology in the College of Biological Sciences.

### Faculty Advisors

Mona Monfared, Ph.D.; Alex Nord, Ph.D.

### Advising

[Biology Academic Success Center (BASC)](https://basc.biology.ucdavis.edu/) in 1023 Katherine Esau Science Hall (formerly Sciences Laboratory Building); 530-752-0410.

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