The Department of Biology is one of the premier teaching and research units on campus. Building a strong foundation in biology opens the door to a myriad of academic and career paths in the health and environmental science industries.
Recent news from the Department of Biology
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Nevada ENDURE students shine after graduating
The program provides a paid stipend to undergraduate researchers
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Museum of Natural History preserves Nevada's flora and fauna for future generations
'We are small but mighty'
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Global Water Center makes local and international impacts
Water research on campus buoyed by the center is far-reaching