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Vanderbilt University
Overview
Vanderbilt University / Program in Human Genetics is located in Nashville, TN, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees | 3 |
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 Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
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 |
| 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 |
Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans Traineership |
Student Body
10
Total Graduate Students
Not Reported
International Breakout (representing other countries)
100%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | Not Reported |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | Not Reported |
| White or Caucasian | 50% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 20% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 10% |
Gender
Male (50%)
Female (50%)
Faculty
31
Total faculty
Full-time - 31
Part-time - 0
Male (22)
Female (9)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Disease gene discovery, computational genomics, translational genetics |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
Nashville, TN 37240-1001
United States
United States
Contact
Dr. Nancy Cox
Director
Email: nancy.j.cox@vanderbilt.edu
Phone: 615-343-8555
Fax: 615-322-1453
Director
Email: nancy.j.cox@vanderbilt.edu
Phone: 615-343-8555
Fax: 615-322-1453