Biological Sciences

Overview

The Biological Sciences degree offered by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas , is 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. The M.S. degree in Biological Sciences prepares students for careers in education, government, and industry as well as preparing them for more advanced degrees in the life sciences. Students must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours from a list of core and approved courses within their section.

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