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Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Immunology (STEM) Shorelight Group - University of Nevada Reno Shorelight Group - University of Nevada Reno, USA

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USD 27288

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 95 Waived

Application Fee

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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61

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The department offers a series of courses leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Immunology (MI). The major is a joint effort by the School of Medicine and the College of Science and trains students in the fundamentals of modern microbiology, with an emphasis on human and animal infectious diseases and immunology. Students are encouraged to become involved in laboratory research supervised by one of the faculty members who pursue a variety of medically related endeavors.The MI curriculum will appeal to students who wish to pursue careers in microbiology research and clinical laboratory microbiology. In addition, the MI program is an excellent preparation for pre-health professional students seeking admission to professional programs in the health sciences and dental and medical schools.The program of study will include the University Core Curriculum, general electives, and required preparatory courses in mathematics, biology, chemistry, and physics. Students will be required to complete seven core courses in microbiology and immunology, along with a capstone course in microbiology. Because of curricular overlaps, students cannot pursue dual majors in MI and Biology, or dual majors in MI and Neuroscience either concurrently or subsequently.

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2026

Closed

Jan 2026

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

       

    6 IELTS Score
    61 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    95 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    27288

    Tuition Fee
    (USD)

    USD 95 Waived

    Application Fee
    (USD)

    10600 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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    Scholarships

    Spring 2026 Intake. The deadline for the below mentioned scholarships will be till 31st March 2026.

    Under-Graduate Scholarships-

    UNIVERSITY

    University of Nevada, Reno

    Year 1

    Up To $16,000

    Year 2

    Up To $16,000

    Year 3

    Up To $16,000

    Year 4

    Up To $16,000

    Total for 4 years

    Up to 

    $64,000

     Post-Graduate Scholarships:

    UNIVERSITY

    University of Nevada-Reno

    Year 1

    Up to $6000

    Year 2

    Up to $6000

    Total for 2 Years

    Up to $12,000

    Please note:

    • Scholarships are not automated, the student/ counsellor should request a scholarship over email within 5 business days of deposit payment.
    • The above waivers and scholarships are only available until 31 March 2026.
    • If students are arriving before the move in date, they need to make their own accommodation arrangements.
    • We recommend your students to accept their Offer letters as early as possible and not wait until the last minute due to the anticipated backlog in visa appointment availability.
    • Students cannot enter the U.S. more than 30 days before their I-20 Program Start Date. They could be turned away at the border or future benefits may be denied.
    • Limited Merit scholarships are still available for high achieving students.

     

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