Biological Sciences - MS

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada

Program Website
Program Setting

School of Life Sciences

Attendance: In-Person
Program Faculty: 42
Program Students: Data Not Avail.
Program Details
Degree Type: Master's - MS
Master's Type: Thesis
Minimum Credits: 30
Typical Length: Data Not Avail.
Getting In
GRE Required: Yes
GPA Minimum: 3.0
Requirement Details: Score in the upper 50th percentile on all sections of the GRE. Subject GREs are not required.
Category: Ecology - Biology
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Concentrations
  • Cell and Molecular Biology
  • Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
  • Integrative Physiology
  • Microbiology
  • Quantitative Biology and Bioinformatics
Description

The Master of Science degree in Biological Sciences within the School of Life Sciences consists of four sectional research concentrations that reflect the scope of modern biology:  Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Integrative Physiology, Cell and Molecular Biology, and Microbiology. The degree is research centered and requires the defense of a thesis that describes a novel research project that can serve as the basis for the publication of at least one paper in a peer-reviewed journal. The M.S. degree in Biological Sciences prepares students for careers in education, government, and industry as well as preparing them for more advanced degrees in the life sciences. Students must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours from a list of core and approved courses within their section.

Costs
Tuition:
Tuition Per Semester: $11,086
Tuition Per Credit: Data Not Avail.
Total Program Tuition: Data Not Avail.
Resident Rate:
Tuition Per Semester: $3,560
Tuition Per Credit: $286
Total Program Tuition: Data Not Avail.

Assistantships Available:
Yes
% Receiving Aid:
Data Not Avail.
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Due to COVID-19 outbreak, program details may have changed. Please check with department to confirm program details.
More Info
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Other Programs In Department:
Biological Sciences - PhD
Category: Ecology - Biology
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