Graduate Application Process
Instructions for application to graduate study in the School of Life Sciences at UNLV:
STEP 1: Send the following materials as a single package to the School of Life Sciences:
Graduate Admissions Committee
School of Life Sciences
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
4505 Maryland Parkway
Box 454004
Las Vegas NV 891544004
____ A completed School of Life Sciences Application Form. Now available online!
____ A statement of graduate research interests that includes a description of research interests, potential faculty advisor(s), reason(s) for earning an advanced degree, and motivation for attending UNLV (1-2 pages).
____ Letters of recommendation (three letters for Ph.D.; two letters for M.S. program) in sealed envelopes from persons familiar with the applicant's academic record and potential for advanced study in biological science (may be included in package or sent directly by letter writers, email is permitted - address to allen.gibbs@unlv.edu).
____ Unofficial copies (xerox acceptable) of all transcripts.
____ Unofficial copies (xerox acceptable) of GRE Aptitude scores.
____ Unofficial copies (xerox acceptable) of GRE Biology Subject scores (recommended but not required).
STEP 2: Complete the Graduate College Application Form online (https://emt.askadmissions.net/unlvgrad/emtinterestpage.aspx?ip=graduate) and pay required fee. More information from the Graduate College for applying is available for domestic and international students.
STEP 3: Have the following materials sent to the Graduate College:
Graduate College
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
4505 Maryland Parkway
Box 451017
Las Vegas NV 891541017
____ Official transcripts from all colleges and universities you have attended.
____ International applicants must also meet Graduate College requirements (http://graduatecollege.unlv.edu).
For questions about graduate admissions contact Allen Gibbs (allen.gibbs@unlv.edu).
