School of Life Sciences
Las Vegas, NV
50
Students
Urban
Setting
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School of Life Sciences
Overview
University of Nevada, Las Vegas / School of Life Sciences is located in Las Vegas, NV, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | Biological sciences | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Biological sciences |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 7 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 1 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | Yes |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
34
Applied
14
Accepted
11
Enrolled
Applying
60
Application Fee - Domestic
95
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 15th | Not reported | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Bachelor's degree | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Bachelor's degree | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80 |
| 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 |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
50
Total Graduate Students
18%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
82%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 16% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | Not Reported |
| White or Caucasian | 48% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 14% |
| Unknown | 4% |
Gender
Male (54%)
Female (46%)
Faculty
22
Total faculty
Full-time (20)
Part-time (2)
Male (17)
Female (5)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Biodiversity, evolution, and ecology; bioinformatics and quantitative biology; cell, developmental and molecular biology; environmental and medical microbiology |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 2,540,040 |
Location & Contact
Address
4505 South Maryland Parkway
Box 454004
Las Vegas, NV 89154-4004
United States
Box 454004
Las Vegas, NV 89154-4004
United States
Contact
Dr. Donald Price
Director/Professor
Email: donald.price@unlv.edu
Phone: 702-895-2053
Fax: 702-895-3956
Director/Professor
Email: donald.price@unlv.edu
Phone: 702-895-2053
Fax: 702-895-3956