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Developing the Skill and Will to Succeed in STEM Scholarship Program
This scholarship program provides up to three years of support to low-income, academically talented students pursuing undergraduate degrees in Life Sciences at UNLV.
Academic Policies
In addition to the general education core requirements, all study courses must include a minimum of 39 credits in the biological sciences and satisfy the specific requirements of one of the five concentration areas offered by the department. In accordance with UNLV requirements, at least 40 credits must be earned in upper-division level courses. Selecting courses within and outside the School of Life Sciences may satisfy this requirement.
To graduate with a degree in the biological sciences, a GPA of at least 2.00 must be maintained for all courses in the major field (BIO). All BIO core courses taken (BIO 189, 196, 197, 300, and 415) must be passed with a grade of C- or better to fulfill prerequisites for other upper-division courses or to apply toward the Bachelor of Science degree in the biological sciences.
Mechanisms of Evolution Research Experience for Undergraduates
Undergraduate students are invited to participate in a 10-week summer research program in environmental microbiology. Students will collaborate with faculty mentors, focusing on biological processes, such as mutation, genetic drift, migration, non-random mating and natural selection that drive heritable change. At the conclusion of the program, students will present their research results at a scientific colloquium. Students can receive a $5,250 stipend, housing, and a travel subsidy.
Biomathematics Research
Biology is undergoing a revolution, a revolution brought about by the increasing role of mathematics in studies of biological systems. Mathematics also will be enriched by its exposure to the intricacies and complexities of biological systems.