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Graduates of the Nevada Teach Program will obtain dual degrees: a Bachelor of Science in Education/Secondary Education alongside a Bachelor of Science in Biology. This comprehensive curriculum equips students with robust natural science knowledge and qualifies them for secondary teaching credentials. Program completers gain the qualifications to compete for graduate and professional programs in life and health sciences nationwide, while also meeting Nevada's requirements for secondary-level biology teaching certification.
Career paths with dual degrees in secondary education and biology
Biology alumni have achieved success in diverse fields such as: Biological research, Healthcare management, Secondary school instruction
To be admitted to an undergraduate degree program as a regular freshman student, you must be a graduate from an approved or accredited high school. You must have a 3.0 weighted GPA in the academic core courses in order to be admitted to the University of Nevada, Reno.
Verification of having met the English requirement through one of the following options: TOEFL score 61+; IELTS (must be academic version) with a score of 6.0+; Duolingo English Exam score 95+; Cambridge score of B2+.