MS Biology at University of Nevada, Reno

Programme overview

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. The Plan B (non-thesis option) track leads to a non-thesis Master's Degree and is intended as the terminal degree for students seeking careers with government agencies, industry, education, or other areas.

Duration: 32 semester | Study mode: full-time | Location: Reno, NV, United States

What you will study

A minimum of 30 graduate credits in biology or related fields must be completed with an average grade of B or better, with not less than 21 credits to be earned in residence at the University of Nevada, Reno. At least 18 credits must be in 700-level courses, including six thesis credits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher TOEFL iBT IELTS GRE scores are recommended, but not required

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate entry terms are Spring, Summer and Fall 2027 for most programmes; several programmes (for example MPH, PhD Public Health, MSW on campus, DPT) accept Fall applicants only.

Graduate application fee is $60 for domestic students and $95 for international students. Applications are submitted by programme through TargetX, GradCAS, BusinessCAS, SOPHAS or EngineeringCAS as listed on the Graduate School apply page.

Apply through the official page: https://www.unr.edu/grad/apply

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