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Overview
About the Program
The Plan A (thesis option) option of the Biology program at University of Nevada, Reno 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.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Molecular Biology
- Evolution
- Special Problems
- Plant Physiology
- Molecular Biophysics
- Metabolic Regulation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Biology Microbiology Genetics View 247 other Masters in Microbiology in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2.75
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00
- Combined verbal and quantitative GRE score of 1100 or greater, with a minimum of 400 in each test; an advanced test is recommended
- Course work in physical sciences (3 credits), mathematics (6 credits), biology (18 credits), and chemistry (6 credits), or equivalent
- For international students, a minimum TOEFL score of 600 (paper exam) or 250 (computer exam)
Tuition Fee
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International
21592 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21592 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
21592 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21592 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
5500 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5500 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Reno
860 - 1230 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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