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Biological & Biomedical Sciences at University of Nevada - Reno

359 Bachelor's Degrees
27 Master's Degrees
20 Doctor's Degrees
We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UNR ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biological & biomedical sciences.

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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees Available at UNR

UNR Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings

The bachelor's program at UNR was ranked #167 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological & biomedical sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools 86
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 153
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools 167
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Graduate Degree Schools 206
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 222

Popularity of Biological & Biomedical Sciences at UNR

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Reno handed out 359 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 372 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UNR. This makes it the #166 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 20 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #117 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Biological & Biomedical Sciences from UNR Cost?

$8,994 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$27,882 Average Student Debt

UNR Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNR was $551 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $263 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $7,876 $24,832
Fees $1,118 $1,118
Books and Supplies $1,200 $1,200
On Campus Room and Board $13,700 $13,700
On Campus Other Expenses $5,370 $5,370

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UNR Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Program Diversity

In the 2021-2022 academic year, 359 students earned a bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from UNR. About 61% of these graduates were women and the other 39% were men.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 73
Black or African American 5
Hispanic or Latino 66
White 179
Non-Resident Aliens 3
Other Races 33

Does UNR Offer an Online BS in Biological & Biomedical Sciences?

Online degrees for the UNR biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNR Online Learning page.

UNR Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 39% of biological & biomedical sciences master's degrees went to men and 61% went to women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 3
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 9
Non-Resident Aliens 3
Other Races 2

UNR Biological & Biomedical Sciences Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at University of Nevada - Reno.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors

Biological & Biomedical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major Annual Graduates
General Biology 178
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 97
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 48
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology 36
Biotechnology 25
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 12
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 11
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 2
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 1

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 432
Natural Resources & Conservation 107
Physical Sciences 101
Mathematics & Statistics 77
Agriculture & Agriculture Operations 54

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