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Contact Information
| Contact Information for Department of Biology | |
|---|---|
| Phone | (775) 784-6188 |
| Fax | (775) 784-1302 |
| Location |
Max Fleischmann Agriculture Building
Room 147 |
| Address | 1664 N. Virginia Street Reno, NV 89557-0314 |
| Contact | Contact Us |
Degree Programs
Graduate Admissions Requirements
Cell and Molecular Biology
Interdisciplinary Programs
Degrees and Programs
Biology
The biology curriculum is designed to provide students with up-to-date training in the biological sciences, including fields of concentration in ecology and evolution as well as molecular and cellular biology.
- Undergraduate Minor in Biology [ Undergraduate Minor ]
- Bachelor of Science in Biology [ BS ]
- Master of Science in Biology [ MS ]
Cell and Molecular Biology
The highly interactive program offers a wide range of study options dealing with contemporary biophysics, cancer, cell biology, chemical biology, immunology, insect biochemistry, microbiology, pharmacology and plant biology.
- Master of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology [ MS ]
- Doctor of Philosophy in Cell and Molecular Biology [ Ph.D. ]
Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology
Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology is a multidisciplinary Ph.D. program bringing together faculty and students from several departments and institutions at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Neuroscience
Neuroscience is the study of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord and networks of sensory nerve cells throughout the body.
