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  • Jeff Liberman

    Discover Science Lectures

    The 2012 Discover Science Series kicks off with Discovery Channel's Jeff Liberman.

    Discover Science: Renowned Guest Speakers >>
  • Steam rises from a hot spring

    Excellence in Geological Sciences

    The Department of Geological Sciences in the College of Science brings together an impressive faculty.

  • Students stand by a pond

    Geography outside the classroom

    Nevada's geography students get hands-on experience in the field with faculty.

  • Researchers fishing in a river

    Biology faculty get their hands dirty

    In addition to teaching, Nevada's biology faculty conduct active research around the world.

  • Students working in a lab

    New building, new technology

    Science students learn on new equipment in the recently opened Davidson Math and Science Building.

Science is a natural choice for all students

Since the University of Nevada classes opened in 1874, science has played a leading role in the growth of the University.

Upon its inception and through its various incarnations, the College of Science at the University of Nevada, Reno has had one basic task: to provide the quality of education and scientific leadership necessary to achieve the highest level of academic excellence.

The Mackay School of Earth Sciences & Engineering

The Mackay School

The Mackay School of Earth Sciences & Engineering is one of the first comprehensive schools of mines in the world.

Davidson Building- College of Science

Departments & Statewide Programs

Discover the variety of departments in the College of Science.

High Desert research

Major Research Programs

New discoveries are made every day in the College of Science.

Students outside Davidson Building

Student Resources

Questions about advising, competitions or scholarships?

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Degree Programs

Explore the College of Science Degree Programs

Women in Science working together

BS-MD/BS-DMD/WiSE

Science students are eligible for accelerated and unique programs.

University of Nevada, Reno

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