Dartmouth College

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Dartmouth College Offers a Selective Graduate Program Where Students Can Earn a Ph.D., A.M., M.S., M.D., or M.B.A., MEM, MPH

Dartmouth's selective graduate programs are unique among Ph.D. programs, offering students smaller classes and more flexibility than traditional programs. Research achievement is the cornerstone of all Ph.D. programs, and the personal relationships with the research supervisors ensure that students are carefully guided through their teaching stints, research, and other graduate school experiences.

Dartmouth's graduate school gives students a number of options to study. Students may earn a Ph.D. degree in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, cognitive neuroscience, computer science, earth sciences, engineering sciences, experimental and molecular medicine, genetics, mathematics, microbiology and immunology, pharmacology and toxicology, physics and astronomy, physiology, and psychological and brain sciences. An M.S. degree is available in computer science, earth sciences, health policy and clinical practice sciences, and physics.

Outside of the sciences, Dartmouth awards the A.M. degree in comparative literature and digital musics, as well as a special program leading to the degree of Master of Arts in Liberal Studies. Cross-disciplinary training programs are offered in environmental sciences, molecular and cellular biology, and nanomaterials.

Other graduate degrees are available from the School of Medicine (M.D.), MPH,School of Engineering (M.E.M., M.S., Ph.D.), and School of Business Administration (M.B.A.).

Dartmouth College Provides Graduate Students with Modernized Research Facilities Designed for Collaboration

Dartmouth boasts numerous significant research and teaching facilities designed to assist cross-disciplinary intellectual exchange. A physical sciences center and chemistry laboratory provide homes not only for science programs, but also have a common library, computer labs, and service shops, encouraging students and faculty from different fields to interact. The medical complex offers state-of-the-art modernized research facilities created to provide training in experimental and molecular medicine, microbiology and immunology, pharmacology and toxicology, and physiology.

Research is integrated into daily life at Dartmouth, with living facilities, classrooms, computing areas, and laboratories all integrated in the same buildings as well. Several computer clusters for research are located throughout the campus, in addition to the 12,000 network ports and campus-wide wireless network available for all students to use. The main library has its own computer lab, and is open 24/7.

Dartmouth College Faculty Members Are Experts in Their Own Disciplines, and Work to Broaden Student Horizons

The faculty at Dartmouth is composed of experts in their fields, renowned not only for their scholarship in their respective disciplines, but also for their teaching ability. The faculty are very open, and available for consultation with students. The small program sizes help keep lines of communication open between faculty and students, allowing them to develop personal relationships.

Students interact not only with faculty of the School of Arts and Sciences, but also with faculty at professional schools including the Tuck School of Business, Thayer School of Engineering, and Geisel Medical School . Faculty interactions across disciplines help students gain a breadth of knowledge while pursuing their specific graduate program.

Ph.D. Students at Dartmouth Can Receive Full Tuition Scholarships and Stipends, with Support Finding Post-Graduate Work

Most Ph.D. students receive financial assistance through a combination of scholarships, fellowships, and loans. Presently, first-year students receive scholarships covering the full cost of tuition, in addition to fellowships with monthly stipends exceeding $1,800 per month.

Dartmouth's Entrepreneurial Network helps students learn valuable entrepreneurial skills, and offers strategic advice and mentoring to prepare students to leverage their knowledge and abilities into financial gain. The Dartmouth Career Network helps students find a position after graduation, with career advisers who will provide relevant information to current students.

Students at Dartmouth Enjoy a Wide Variety of Arts Offerings, and Many Natural Benefits of New Hampshire

Roughly 1,670 graduate and professional students attend Dartmouth, enjoying a co-educational college community built for them and the 4,100 undergraduates. Campus cultural life is centered around the Hopkins Center for the Performing Arts, which sponsors an active film society, two full concert series, and a very active drama program. Workshops are available for students with interest in joining a musical group, or participating in arts workshops including sculpture, painting, and other crafts. Graduate students also have access to the extensive facilities of the Dartmouth College Athletic Council and the Dartmouth Outing Club.

Outings at Dartmouth give students the chance to experience nature in Hanover, New Hampshire. Hanover is located on the border of Vermont, with many opportunities to enjoy the natural beauty of the area. Hanover gives students a perfect environment to go hiking, climbing, canoeing, or skiing. Hanover is near a number of ski resorts, and just a few hours from Boston, Albany, and Montreal.