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Welcome to the School of Life Sciences!
Research Experience for Undergraduates: Mechanisms of Evolution
The goals of this program are to provide undergraduates with hypothesis-based projects that investigate one or more mechanisms of evolution, promote careers in science, reinforce the connection between genetics and evolution, and highlight the accomplishments of evolutionary scholars.
GAANN: Biological Sciences Doctoral Program
The UNLV School of Life Sciences in conjunction with the US Department of Education offers up to seven scholarships to support graduate training in Biological Sciences for highly qualified students with financial need.
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.
What's Happening

Five UNLV graduates will be recognized by President Keith E. Whitfield during winter commencement for their combination of academic excellence and service to the community.

The SeqCode is a universal system, created through collaboration of hundreds of scientists, to formally register and name single-celled microorganisms known as prokaryotes.

Carla Madelaire’s research on how animals cope with environmental challenges wins her the UNLV Office of Postdoctoral Affairs’ inaugural award.

A collection of news stories highlighting university experts’ insights on and contributions to health, environment, and society.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
EXPERTS
- Associate Professor in Residence, School of Life Sciences
- Professor Emeritus
- Professor, School of Life Sciences
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Sep. 13, 2022
- Jan. 24, 2023 | Cast Cast Las Vegas
- Jan. 2, 2023 | Las Vegas Review Journal
- Oct. 17, 2022 | PV Magazine
The School of Life Sciences is one of the schools in the College of Sciences.