UC Davis COSMOS (Cluster 8: Biotechnology)
A 4-week residential program. Apply specifically for Cluster 8 (Biotechnology) at UC Davis, which focuses on genetics and agricultural genomics.
The mission of COSMOS is to motivate the most creative minds
An intensive academic experience delivered by distinguished educators and scholars
Courses are taught by active UC faculty and researchers
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