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| Contact Information for Division of Health Sciences | |
|---|---|
| Phone | (775) 784-6977 |
| healthsciences@unr.edu | |
| Location |
Sarah H. Fleischmann Building
100 |
| Address | 1664 N. Virginia Street Reno, NV 89557-0136 |
Degrees and Programs
Degrees and Programs
Addiction Treatment
We offer undergraduate certificates and minors and an Advanced Graduate Certificate in addiction treatment services.
- Certificate in Addiction Treatment and Prevention Services [ Certificate ]
- Minor in Addiction Treatment Services [ Undergraduate Minor ]
- Advanced Graduate Certificate in Addiction Treatment and Prevention Services [ AGC ]
Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology
Students will learn basic principles of physiology and pharmacology, and should be able to integrate this information in problem solving scenarios.
Community Health Sciences
The essence of public health is prevention and includes organized interdisciplinary efforts that concentrate on the physical, mental, social, and environmental health concerns of communities and populations.
- Minor in Community Health Sciences [ Undergraduate Minor ]
- Bachelor of Science in Community Health Sciences [ BS ]
Doctor of Medicine
The goal of the School of Medicine is to graduate students who are knowledgeable, caring, skillful, responsible physicians capable of entering any specialty training program and delivering high quality health care to the individual, the family and the community.
- Doctor of Medicine [ MD ]
Doctor of Medicine: Combined Programs
A combined M.D./Ph.D. degree program is offered with majors in biochemistry, biomedical engineering, cellular and molecular biology, pharmacology and physiology.
- Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Medicine [ MD ]
- Doctor of Medicine/Master of Public Health Degree [ MD/MPH ]
- Doctor of Medicine/Doctor of Philosophy [ MD/Ph.D. ]
Gerontology
The gerontology program prepares today's students to understand the complex processes of aging.
- Certificate in Gerontology [ Certificate ]
- Minor in Gerontology [ Undergraduate Minor ]
Nursing
Nursing is the foundational preparation for professional nursing practice and leadership positions in nursing.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing [ BSN ]
- RN/Bachelor of Science in Nursing [ RN/BSN ]
- Master of Science in Nursing [ MSN ]
- Doctor of Nursing Practice [ DNP ]
- Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Public Health [ MPH/MSN ]
- Advanced Graduate Certificate Family Nurse Practitioner [ AGC ]
- Advanced Graduate Certificate Clinical Nurse Leader [ AGC ]
- Advanced Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education [ AGC ]
Public Health
The School of Community Health Sciences at the University of Nevada, Reno, provides high-quality graduate education of current and future public health professionals that will work in health departments and other health related institutions.
- Master of Public Health [ MPH ]
Social Work
The bachelor of social work degree includes course and field work that prepare students for entry-level professional social work practice. The degree also prepares students for admission to graduate school.
- Bachelor of Social Work [ BSW ]
- Master of Social Work [ MSW ]
Speech Pathology
Speech Pathology explores the basic human communication and swallowing processes of biological, neurological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural bases.
