Overview

Program in Biotechnology / Program in Biotechnology is located in Reno, NV, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Master of Science (MS)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	5

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?	No
Evening/weekend programs available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

9

Applied

9

Accepted

9

Enrolled

Applying

60

Application Fee - Domestic

95

Application Fee - International

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	March 1st	March 1st	Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE
Master's Degree Requirements	Minimum GPA of 2.75

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 500 TOEFL IBT score: 61
IELTS: Required	IELTS Paper score: 6

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	March 1
Types of financial support available	Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Federal Work-Study

Student Body

10

Total Graduate Students

10%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	10%
Black or African American	0%
White or Caucasian	40%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	10%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	Not Reported
Unknown	30%

Gender

Male (50%)

Female (50%)

Faculty

38

Total faculty

Full-time - 38

Part-time - 0

Male (26)

Female (12)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Cancer biology, plant virology
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 1664 N Virginia St
Reno, NV  89557
United States

Contact Dr. David Shintani
Graduate Program Director
Phone: 775-784-4631

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