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Overview
Vanderbilt University / Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics is located in Nashville, TN, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | ||
| Doctor of Medicine/Doctor of Philosophy (MD/PhD) | ||
| Master of Science (MS) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees | 9 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
|
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test (recommended) Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Preliminary, qualifying, and final exams |
Admissions
Applying
0
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 15th | January 15th | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test (recommended) |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 570 TOEFL IBT score: 88 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | January 15 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Traineership |
Student Body
27
Total Graduate Students
Not Reported
International Breakout (representing other countries)
100%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 11.11% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7.41% |
| White or Caucasian | 59% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 7.41% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 14.81% |
Gender
Male (44%)
Female (55%)
Faculty
26
Total faculty
Full-time - 26
Part-time - 0
Male (23)
Female (3)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Biophysics, cell signaling and gene regulation, human genetics, diabetes and obesity, neuroscience |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
Nashville, TN 37240-1001
United States
United States
Contact
Dr. Roger Cone
Acting Chair
Email: roger.cone@vanderbilt.edu
Phone: 615-322-7000
Fax: 615-343-0490
Acting Chair
Email: roger.cone@vanderbilt.edu
Phone: 615-322-7000
Fax: 615-343-0490