Biology - MS

University of Nevada, Reno

Reno, Nevada

Program Website
Program Setting

Department of Biology

Attendance: In-Person
Program Faculty: 45
Program Students: Data Not Avail.
Program Details
Degree Type: Master's - MS
Master's Type: Thesis, Non-Thesis
Minimum Credits: 30 (thesis), 32 (non-thesis)
Typical Length: Data Not Avail.
Getting In
GRE Required: Yes
GPA Minimum: 3.0
Requirement Details: Combined verbal and quantitative GRE score of 1100 or greater, with a minimum of 400 in each test; an advanced test is recommended.
Category: Ecology - Biology
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Concentrations
  • Cell and Molecular Biology
  • Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology
  • General Biology
Description

The Department of Biology offers two Master's Degree Programs. Plan A (thesis option) is a program culminating in a research thesis for students interested in pursuing further advanced degrees or employment in biological research. Plan B (non-thesis option) is a program leading to a non-thesis Master's Degree and is intended as the terminal degree for students seeking careers with government agencies, or in industry, education, or other areas. Students in the Plan B program may select from one of the following three areas from which to concentrate their study: (1) Cell and Molecular Biology, (2) Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology, or (3) General Biology.

Costs
Tuition:
Tuition Per Semester: $12,468
Tuition Per Credit: $286
Total Program Tuition: Data Not Avail.
Resident Rate:
Tuition Per Semester: $5,232
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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Category: Ecology - Biology
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