text: is santa clara univeristy any good? over uc irvine.? is it better to go businees at santa clara or bio at uc irvine depends on your goals in life!  i have two degrees from uci - biology and chemistry.  i can't really comment on uci now, because i earned my degrees there in the 70's.  ooh, i'm feeling old!  at that time, the biology and chemistry programs were very good and have served me well (i am a retired chiropractor and spend my days doing research on nutritional biochemistry and molecular medicine.)  i don't think the real issue is 'which school'.  it is much more important to pursue your passions in life.  if you are not sure what your passions are (at your age that is common), then spend a little time exploring them.  you might consider attending which ever school offers both fields of study.  you can take classes in both subjects until you 'find your passion' (it might even be in something totally different!).  best wishes and good luck.