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University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Las Vegas, NV
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Overview
University of Nevada, Las Vegas / Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is located in Las Vegas, NV, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | Chemistry | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Radio chemistry | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Biochemistry | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Chemistry |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 0 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 4 |
| Other Advanced Degrees | 0 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
|
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required Departmental seminar |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Required Oral exam |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
26
Applied
9
Accepted
8
Enrolled
Applying
60
Application Fee - Domestic
95
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | February 1st | February 1st | No |
| Spring deadline | October 1st | October 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Bachelor's degree; 2 letters of recommendation | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Bachelor's degree/master's degree with minimum GPA of 3.0; statement of interest; 3 letters of recommendation |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80 |
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| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 15 |
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
42
Total Graduate Students
4%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 16.67% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2.38% |
| White or Caucasian | 45% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 11.9% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 9.52% |
| Unknown | 9.52% |
Gender
Male (52%)
Female (47%)
Faculty
17
Total faculty
Full-time - 16
Part-time - 1
Male (15)
Female (2)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Material science, biochemistry, chemical education, physical chemistry and theoretical computation, analytical and organic chemistry |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 3,210,891 |
Location & Contact
Address
4505 South Maryland Parkway
Box 454003
Las Vegas, NV 89154-4003
United States
Box 454003
Las Vegas, NV 89154-4003
United States
Contact
Dr. Spencer Steinberg
Chair
Email: chemistry.chair@unlv.edu
Phone: 702-895-3599
Fax: 702-895-4072
Chair
Email: chemistry.chair@unlv.edu
Phone: 702-895-3599
Fax: 702-895-4072
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