Alumni Information

Stay Connected with CBS Alumni

The UC Davis College of Biological Sciences alumni community is more than 20,000 strong, spanning industries, disciplines, and continents. Our graduates are advancing science, driving innovation, and shaping a better future. Explore ways to stay connected, access resources, and support the next generation of Aggies.

About CBS Alumni

Our alumni make an impact around the world—in research labs, hospitals, classrooms, tech companies, government agencies, and beyond.

Alumni by Major

• 27.9% Biological Sciences
• 19.1% Physiology/Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior
• 17.5% Biochemistry/ Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• 7.2% Genetics/ Genetics & Genomics
• 4.5% Microbiology/Molecular and Medical Microbiology
• 1.8% Cell Biology
• 1.7% Evolution, Ecology & Biodiversity
• 0.8% Plant Biology
• 0.3% Other
• 0.1% Marine and Coastal Science

New Majors

• 0.5% Human Biology (launched 2021)
• .01% Systems and Synthetic Biology 
(launched 2022)

Past Majors

• 5.4% Exercise Science/Exercise Biology (now Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior)
• 4.7% Zoology 
(now Evolution, Ecology and Biodiversity)
• 1.2% Botany
 (now Plant Biology)
• 0.7% Bacteriology 
(now Molecular And Medical Microbiology)

Top Employers of CBS Alumni

• UC Davis and UC Davis Health
• Kaiser Permanente
• Genentech
• UCSF
• State Of California

Keep in Touch

Stay connected, get involved, and keep your Aggie network strong.

• Update Your Information – Let us know where you are and what you’re up to.
• Find a CBS Aggie on LinkedIn – Grow your professional network.
• Attend an Event – Join lectures, reunions, and college celebrations.
• Contact Our Team – We’d love to hear from you.
• Search the UC Davis Directory – Reconnect with classmates.
• Follow Us: LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook
• Subscribe to Biome – Get the latest college news and stories.
• Invest in the College – Support student success and research innovation.

Alumni Resources

Access UC Davis and CBS resources to stay connected, grow professionally, and support fellow Aggies.

• Cal Aggie Alumni Association (CAAA)
  Explore alumni benefits, regional networks, and career resources. Many are free for all UC Davis alumni.
• UC Davis Career Center
  Access Handshake, career fairs, and advising within one year of graduation.
• Hire an Aggie
  Recruit talented students and graduates.
• Log in to Handshake
  Find or post job opportunities for the UC Davis community.
• UC Alumni Career Network
  Join webinars and virtual events designed to support UC alumni career growth.
• Buy CBS Gear
  Show your Aggie pride with College of Biological Sciences apparel and merchandise.