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Doctoral Degrees & Programs

Program director: Robert Washington-Allen | [email protected] Application deadlines: November 1 (Spring) | February 1 (Fall) Program info: A&R handbook | A&R Ph.D. website | A&R faculty

Additional program-specific admission requirements:

Admission GPA of 3.0
Must have an advisor prior to admission

Program director: Marin Pilloud | [email protected] Application deadlines: Dec 15 Program info: Anthro handbook | Anthro website | Anthro faculty

Statement of purpose
Scholarly writing sample
Three letters of recommendation
Graduate assistantship application (if interested)

Program director: Xiaoliang Wang | [email protected] Application deadlines: January 7 (Fall) | November 1 (Spring) Program info: Atmos handbook | Atmos website | Atmos faculty

GRE (Recommended, but not required.)
Curriculum Vitae

Program Director: Mariann Vaczi | [email protected] Application Deadlines: November 1 (Spring) | April 15 (Fall) Program Info: Basque Studies website | Basque Studies faculty

Additional program-specific admission recommendations:

Program Director: Monika Gulia-Nuss | [email protected] Application Deadlines: Dec 1 (Fall) | June 15 (Spring) Program Info: Biochem handbook | Biochem website | Biochem faculty

Statement of Purpose
Three Letters of Recommendation

Program Director: Bahram Parvin | [email protected] Application Deadlines: November 1 (Spring) | February 1 (Fall) Program Info: BME handbook | BME website | BME faculty

Admission requirements:

GRE highly recommended
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Official transcripts and GRE scores are required for department review

Program Director: Joseph Halford | [email protected] Application Deadlines: Feb 28 (Fall) Program Info: Business Admin (Finance) Ph.D. website | Business Admin Handbook | Business Admin faculty

Additional program-specific admission requirements :

Official transcripts from all post-secondary educational institutions
GRE or GMAT scores
Two letters of recommendation
Personal statement

Program director: Arash Barfar, PhD | [email protected] Application deadlines: March 15 (Fall - Priority) | April 15 (*Fall - Final) *Applications are not being accepted for the Fall 2025 semester. Fall 2026 applications will open in August 2025. Program info: Business Admin (Information Systems) faculty

Resume or CV
Two letters of recommendation (Three preferred)
Statement of Purpose (Letter of Intent)
Published and/or working research papers (Recommended)
GRE/GMAT scores (Recommended but not required)
Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed

Program Director: Jim Sundali | [email protected] Application Deadlines: Feb 1 (Fall) Program Info: Business Admin (Management) website | Business Admin Handbook | Business Admin faculty

GRE/GMAT scores
Writing sample (recommended)

Program Director: Subhash Verma | [email protected] Application Deadlines: Dec 1 (Fall) | June 15 (Spring) Program Info: CMB handbook | CMB website | CMB faculty

Program Director: Robert Renden | [email protected] Application Deadlines: Dec 1 (Fall) Program Info: CMPP handbook | CMPP website | CMPP faculty

Program director: Maryam Raeeszadeh-Sarmazdeh | [email protected] Application deadlines: For Assistantship consideration March 15 (Fall) | September 1 (Spring) Program info: CME handbook | CME website | CME faculty

GRE (Waived for applicants with a graduate degree)
Minimum GPA 3.0
Curriculum Vitae/Resume

Program director: Sergey Varganov | [email protected] Application deadlines: March 1 Program info: Chem. Physics handbook | Chem. Physics website | Chem. Physics faculty

This program is eligible for the Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP), a tuition-savings program that makes out-of-state graduate studies more affordable for students.

GRE recommended but not required

Program director: Matthew Tucker | [email protected] Application deadlines: February 1 (Fall priority) | March 1 (Fall) Program info: Chemistry handbook | Chemistry website | Chemistry faculty

Program Director: Gokhan Pekcan | [email protected] Application deadlines: Jan 15 (Fall) | Sept 1 (Spring) Program info: CEE handbook | CEE website | CEE faculty

GRE (recommended but not required)

Program director: Emily Hand | [email protected] Application deadlines: Jan 15 (Fall) | Aug 15 (Spring) Program info: CSE handbook | CSE website | CSE faculty

GRE - Recommended, but not required
GPA 3.25 (if applicant has no M.S.)/GPA 3.0 (if applicant has M.S.)
TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo (TOEFL>80, IELTS>6.5, or Duolingo>115 recommended)

Program director: Marjorie Matocq | [email protected] Application deadlines: Dec 15 (Fall) | Nov 1 (Spring) Program info: EECB handbook | EECB website | EECB faculty

For international students, a TOEFL score of 600 or greater
Coursework in physical sciences, mathematics, and biochemistry; exact coursework to be determined by each EECB advisor, in consultation with our admissions committee.
Biology coursework (24 credits, including genetics, evolution, and ecology), or equivalent evidence of ability to succeed in a doctoral program in ecology, evolution and conservation biology

GRE or GMAT

Program admission recommendations:

Writing sample
Additional letter of recommendation

Program director: Kristina DePue | [email protected] Application deadlines: Dec 15 (Fall) Program info: CES handbook | CES website | CES faculty | COEHD Graduate Assistantships

Undergraduate and graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
Master's degree in counseling ed. from a CACREP-accredited institution
Resume or curriculum vitae
Statement of intent that includes a Philosophy of Education
One sample of scholarly writing
Program application, checklist, and signed disposition form

Undergraduate and graduate GPA of 3.00 or higher

Recommended | Have at least three years of relevant professional field experience by the time you finish your degree. This may be three years of work experience related to the area of emphasis prior to admission, three years of related work experience while in the doctoral program, or some combination thereof.

Program Director: Lydia DeFlorio | [email protected] Application deadlines: January 15 (Fall) Program info: HDFS handbook | HDFS website | HDFS faculty | COEHD Graduate Assistantships

Resume or curriculum vitae with two years of relevant experience

Resume or CV with three years of teaching experience

Resume or CV (three years teaching special education recommended)
Essay of intent that includes qualifications for completing and reason for pursuing the degree

Program director: Yantao Shen | [email protected] Application deadlines: Fall enrollment: Feb. 1 (International applicants), May 1 (U.S. applicants) Spring enrollment: Aug. 15 (International applicants), Nov. 15 (U.S. applicants) Program info: EE handbook | EE website | EE faculty

GPA of at least 3.0 (with a masters) or 3.5 (with a bachelors only)

Program director: Adam Kirn | [email protected] Application deadlines: Fall: primary Feb 15 | secondary May 15 Spring: primary Oct 15 | Nov 15 Program info: Eng. Ed catalog listing | Eng. website

GPA of 2.75 for four years of undergraduate work or 3.0 for last two years of undergrad
Diversity statement
Three letters of recommendation from former professors indicating the student’s capability for advanced course work and research

Program Director: James Mardock | [email protected] Application Deadlines: December 15 (Fall) Program Info: English handbook | English website | English faculty

Minimum GPA of 3.5

Program Director: Wei Yang | [email protected] Application Deadlines: March 1 (Fall) | Nov 1 (Spring) Program Info: ES handbook | ES website | ES faculty

Minimum GPA of 3.0
TOEFL > 100iBT for international students
Letter of intent
Documentation from ES faculty who agrees to be a research adviser

Program Director: Jessie Clark | [email protected] Application Deadlines: Dec 15 (Fall) Program Info: Geography handbook | Geography website | Geography faculty

Master's degree in Geography or related field
GRE (recommended, but not required)

Program Director: Joel Scheingross | [email protected] Application Deadlines: Jan 1 (Fall) | Sept 15 (Spring) Program Info: Geology handbook | Geology website | Geology faculty

Program Director: Joel Scheingross | [email protected] Application Deadlines: Jan 1 (Fall) | Spring: Sept 15 Program Info: Geology handbook | Geophysics website | Geophysics faculty

Program Director: Eric Nystrom | [email protected] Application Deadlines: Feb. 1 (Fall) Program Info: History handbook | History Ph.D. website | History faculty

Writing sample, 15-20 pages. Please include information about the context of the sample and, if truncated, an explanation of the larger text.

Program director: Alexandra Lutz | [email protected] Application deadlines: Dec 15 (Fall) | July 15 (Spring) Program info: Hydro handbook | Hydro website | Hydro faculty

GPA > 3.0
Department application

Program directors: Fang Jiang and Dennis Matthew Application deadlines: Dec 15 (Fall) | Sept 15 (Spring) Program info: Neuro handbook | Neuro website | Neuro faculty

Additional program-specific admission requirements

Two letters of recommendation (Three letters are recommended)

Program contact: Heather Lara | [email protected] Application deadlines: July 15 (Fall) | Dec 15 (Spring) Program info: JS handbook | JS website Ph.D. | JS faculty

For sitting judges only
Three letters of reference
Copies of written opinions and/or articles
Minimum master's degree GPA of 3.0
Judicial Studies program application

Program Director: Dev Chidambaram | [email protected] Application deadlines: Assistantships March 15 (Fall) | Oct 31 (Spring) Program info: Materials Science handbook | Materials Science website | Material Science faculty

Program director: Christopher Herald | [email protected] Application deadlines: Feb 1 & March 1 (Fall) | Oct 1 & Nov 1 (Spring) Program info: Mathematics Ph.D. Program Handbook | Mathematics website | Mathematics faculty

In general, we strongly recommend applicants apply for the fall admissions cycle rather than the spring.

GRE (requirement waived if applying for the spring or fall 2025 admissions cycle)
Applicants must have completed the following courses or their equivalents or hold a B.A. or B.S. degree in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or Statistics from an accredited university: differential and integral calculus, multivariable calculus, linear algebra, and real analysis.
Three letters of recommendation from people familiar with your mathematical qualifications
Curriculum vitae

Program director: Matteo Aureli | [email protected] Application deadlines: Jan 5 (Fall) | Sept 1 (Spring) Program info: ME handbook | ME website | ME faculty

Program director: Wilfredo Torres | [email protected] Application deadlines: Mar 1 (Fall) | Nov 1 (Spring) Program info: Medicine handbook | Medicine website | Medicine faculty

GRE or MCAT

Program director: Manoj Mohanty | [email protected] Application Deadlines: Feb 1 (Fall) | Spring: Sept 15 Program Info: Mineral Resource Engineering Ph.D. page | Mineral Resource Engineering handbook

Program director: Julianne Lindberg | [email protected] Application deadlines: February 1 (Fall) | Nov 1 (Spring) Program info: Music website | Music faculty

Performance/conducting audition
Music theory and musicology entrance exams
Completed Master of Music (MM), Master of Arts (MA), or Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

Cumulative grade-point average of 3.0
Graduate Faculty Member Agreement
For international students, a TOEFL score of 600 (paper version), 250 (computer version), or 100 (internet version).

Students must have an advisor among the NRES faculty before they are accepted into the Program. Students must meet a set of coursework requirements consistent with career objectives in a relevant natural resources and environmental science field. Required undergraduate classes must be taken prior to admittance or while in their graduate program.

Program director: Stephanie DeBoor | [email protected] Application deadlines: March 1 (Fall) Program info: Nursing handbook | Nursing website | Nursing faculty

Complete a baccalaureate degree with an upper-division major in nursing from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited nursing school with coursework in the following categories: statistics, growth and development (must cover lifespan), basic research, and health assessment
Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Have completed graduate-level course work in statistics
Have verification of current, unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in the US. Students must be eligible to practice as an RN in Nevada.
Current resume or CV
Statement of intent

Program director: Stephanie DeBoor | [email protected] Application deadlines: March 1 (Fall) | Oct 1 (Spring) Program info: Nursing handbook | Nursing website | Nursing faculty

Hold an MS degree with a concentration in nursing from an NLN or CCNE accredited institution
Be licensed at a level consistent with the focus of DNP study
Hold national certification (or be eligible for certification) in an advanced practice role.
Have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at the graduate level
Provide documentation of clinical and leadership excellence
Have completed graduate-level course work (with a grade of B or better) in a pathophysiology, pharmacology, physical assessment, research & nursing theory (clinical specialization applicants)

Program director: Thomas White | [email protected] Application deadlines: Feb 1 (Fall) | Nov 1 (Spring) Program info: Ph.D. Physics website | Physics faculty

Three letters of recommendation, Personal Statement, Resume/CV, Transcripts

Program director: Jeremy Gelman | [email protected] Application deadlines: Jan 15 Program info: Political Science handbook | Political Science Ph.D. website | Political Science faculty

Program director: Ramona Houmanfar | [email protected] Application deadlines: Dec 1 (Fall) Program info: Behavior Analysis Ph.D. handbook | Behavior Analysis Ph.D. website | Psychology faculty

Students meet the pre-requisite course requirements for applicants (see "Entrance Requirements/ Undergraduate Pre-requisites Course Requirements" on Program webpage).
If the student is applying from a master's program, the student is expected not only to have a high GPA but also a history of engaging in scholarly activities (conference presentations, research or publications).

Program director: Paul Kwon | [email protected] Application deadlines: Dec 1 (Fall) Program info: Clinical Psychology handbook | Clinical Psychology website | Psychology faculty

Students meet the pre-requisite course requirements for applicants (see "Entrance Requirements/ Undergraduate Pre-requisites Course Requirements" on the Program webpage).
If the student is applying from a master's program, the student is expected not only to have a high GPA, but also a history of engaging in scholarly activities (conference presentations, research, or publications).

Program director: Paul MacNeilage | [email protected] Application deadlines: Dec 15 (Fall) Program info: Cognitive & Brain Science website | Psychology faculty

Social and Behavioral Health program director: Eric Crosbie | [email protected] Application deadlines: Priority deadline (for GAs) Feb 1 | Secondary review June 1 (Fall) Program info: Public Health Ph.D. website | Public Health faculty

MPH or relevant master’s degree
Writing sample (admission essay)
For international applicants, an English language exam is required .

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Epidemiology program director: Kristen Clements-Nolle | [email protected] Application deadlines: Priority deadline (for GAs) Feb 1 | Secondary review June 1 (Fall) Program info: Public Health Ph.D. website | Public Health faculty

GRE optional

Program director: Monica Miller | [email protected] Application deadlines: Dec 1 (Fall) Program info: Social Psychology handbook | Social Psychology website | Social Psychology faculty

Sample research paper
Background in psychology, sociology or a closely related field (min. requirement: 18 credits in either psych or soc, plus a min. of 6 credits in the other)
GRE (optional)

Program director: Pradyumn Srivastava | [email protected] Application deadlines: January 15 (Fall) Program info: Speech Pathology handbook | Speech Pathology Ph.D. website | Speech Pathology faculty

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Official transcripts from every institution attended
Diversity Statement
3 Letters of Recommendation

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Program Director: Mihye Ahn | [email protected] Application deadlines: Feb 1 & March 1 (Fall) | N o applications considered for Spring admission. Program info: Statistics & Data Science Ph.D. handbook | Statistics & Data Science degrees | Statistics & Data Science faculty | Top 100 Best Statistics Graduate Programs by US News