Overview

The Biological Sciences degree offered by University of Nevada, Las Vegas , 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.

Learning Objectives

All students graduating with a Masters of Science in Biological Sciences should be able to:

Master a critical set of key concepts specific for each sectional concentration.

Become familiar with key methodologies specific for each sectional concentration.

Comprehend and critically evaluate the current published scientific literature.

Engage in scientific research in which the individual can formulate hypotheses, generate high quality data, and evaluate that data for reasonable scientific conclusions.

Communicate scientific results effectively in oral presentations to general and specialized audiences.

Communicate scientific results effectively in written reports suitable for publication.

Instruct and engage students and members of the community at all levels to appreciate the importance of biology in their lives

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cellular and Molecular Biology Track
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Track
Integrative Physiology Track
Microbiology Track
Quantitative Biology
Bioinformatics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Las Vegas, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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General requirements

Applications for fall admission that are completed by the posted deadline will be given priority for state-funded graduate assistantships. Admission is based on a combination of criteria that may differ from one year to another, however, most successful applicants have a minimum of a 3.0 undergraduate grade point average (junior and senior years). Decisions for fall applicants will be made by April 1 if not sooner.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

28895 USD / year

≈ 28895 USD / year
Out-of-State

8416 USD / year

≈ 8416 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

28605 USD / year

≈ 28605 USD / year

Living costs

Las Vegas

United States

880 - 1430 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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