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The bachelor’s degree in microbiology and immunology at the University of Nevada, Reno focuses on modern microbiology with an emphasis on human and animal immunology. Jointly offered by the College of Science and the School of Medicine, the program begins with foundational coursework in mathematics, biology, chemistry and physics, followed by advanced study in microbiology and immunology. You are encouraged to participate in faculty-supervised research, particularly in medical research settings. Graduates are prepared for laboratory research careers and for admission to graduate or professional programs in the health sciences, including medical and dental school.
The College of Science offers educational opportunities in pure and applied physical sciences, earth sciences, life sciences, and mathematics. Professors in the College frequently earn statewide teaching excellence awards and are pioneers in their respective fields, with access to high-powered scientific facilities and resources to perform research on all seven continents. The College also encompasses three public museums that offer research and community engagement opportunities: the iconic Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center, the Museum of Natural History and the W. M. Keck Earth Science and Mineral Engineering Museum.
The NevadaTeach program at the University of Nevada, Reno provides you with all of the coursework to pursue a teaching license at the middle or high school level, while earning a comprehensive and marketable degree in your STEM discipline. Open the door to a world of career options while helping to improve education in Nevada.
Microbiologists are professionals who study microorganisms, including bacteria and viruses. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a bachelor's degree in microbiology is sufficient for entry-level careers in the field, although those scientists who direct research or manage laboratories will need a graduate degree.
76% of students receive financial aid
Almost everyone is eligible to receive some kind of aid. We offer need-based and merit-based forms of financial aid to help you afford college.
54% of all students graduate with no debt
That's right. More than half of our students leave the University of Nevada, Reno with no student debt.
At the College of Science, our accomplished faculty, inventive students, leading researchers and scientific pioneers take on complex challenges and unearth groundbreaking solutions for problems we all care about.
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