Neuroscience Major

A popular option for students interested in brain science and psychology

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Student Resources

Over 1,100 Biology and Neuroscience students have access to dozens of programs and world-class research opportunities.

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Evolutionary Biology

Nevada researches various aspects of organismal evolution in the classroom and out in the field.

Evolutionary Biology >>

Proximity to Yosemite National Park

Earning a Biology degree at Nevada provides students many unique opportunities to study in the High Sierra.

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Biology Undergraduate Research

Access to undergraduate research opportunities with top faculty is key to overall student success.

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Molecular Ecology and Conservation Biology

Several faculty and students study native vertebrates, including apex predators such as the black bear.

Molecular Ecology and Conservation Biology >>

Lake Tahoe is a Stone's Throw Away

The Biology Department has long-standing research programs in some of the most spectacular locations in the world.

Conservation Biology >>

Interaction Ecology

Nationally recognized research is conducted in six areas of specialties one of which is Interaction Ecology.

Interaction Ecology >>

Neurobiology Research

Undergraduates have opportunities to train in biomedical research labs

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Ecology Field Research

The Whittell Forest is a 2650-acre field station 45 min from campus where Biology faculty and graduate students conduct ecological research and teach field courses.

Behavioral Genetics and Ecology >>