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12 Master's degrees offered by the university

Medical Physics
The Certificate in Medical Physics major delivered by University of Nevada, Las Vegas is designed to provide individuals holding terminal degrees in physics or a closely related field with the didactic coursework required for eligibility to enter radiation therapy physics residency programmes.

Physics
The purpose of the Physics M.S. and Ph.D. major delivered by University of Nevada, Las Vegas, are to prepare students for a career in Physics Research or in education at the university level.

Mathematical Sciences
The Mathematical Sciences major delivered by University of Nevada, Las Vegas, is a well-established M.S. programme with concentrations in Applied Math, Pure Math, Statistics, and Math Education to serve students in many different areas of Mathematical Sciences.

Health Physics
The Master of Science in Health Physics major delivered by University of Nevada, Las Vegas, is divided into two sub-plans: Environmental Health Physics and Medical Physics.

Quantitative Business Economics and Mathematical Sciences
The Economics Department at University of Nevada, Las Vegas, offers a Dual Master of Science and Master of Arts Programme in Quantitative Business Economics and Mathematical Sciences for students who want to pursue graduate studies in both disciplines.

Biological Sciences
The Master of Science degree in Biological Sciences within the School of Life Sciences major delivered by University of Nevada, Las Vegas, consists of four sectional research concentrations that reflect the scope of modern biology: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB), Integrative Physiology (IP), Cell and Molecular Biology (CMB), and Microbiology (MB).

Electrical Engineering - Mathematical Sciences
The Electrical Engineering - Mathematical Sciences major delivered by University of Nevada, Las Vegas is designed for those who want to pursue the M.S.E. degree in Electrical Engineering or a career in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in applied Mathematics.

Biochemistry
The M.S. degree in Biochemistry major delivered by University of Nevada, Las Vegas, is a research-based programme coupled with sufficient advanced course work to provide a strong background from which students may pursue research, under the direct guidance of a faculty member, in their chosen areas of interest.

Oral Biology
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine, Advanced Education programme in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics offers a 34-month combined Master’s Degree and Certificate residency programme in Oral Biology.

Chemistry
The M.S. degree in Chemistry major offered by University of Nevada, Las Vegas, is a research-based programme coupled with sufficient advanced course work to provide a strong background from which students may pursue research, under the direct guidance of a faculty member, in their chosen areas of interest.

Astronomy
The purpose of the Astronomy M.S. and Ph.D. major offered by University of Nevada, Las Vegas, are to prepare students for a career in Astronomy or Astrophysics Research or in education at the university level.
Post-Secondary Mathematics Education
The Post-Secondary Mathematics Education course from University of Nevada, Las Vegas is intended to prepare current instructors of remedial or secondary-level mathematics to be eligible to teach co-requisite introductory mathematics courses in higher education institutions in Nevada or other states with similar programs.