Program Overview
The Biological Sciences at Vanderbilt University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Biological Sciences programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 1,910 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,910 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Nashville, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biological Sciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to Cell Biology
- Evolution
- Principles of Genetics
- Biochemistry I
- Ecology
- Biological Clocks
- Microbiology
- Molecular Evolution
- Cellular Neurobiology
- DNA Transactions
- Advanced Molecular Genetics
- Statistical Methods in Biology
- Principles and Practice of Genome
- Graduate Seminar in Biological Sciences
- Seminar Biological Rhythms
- Seminar in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
- Developmental Biology
- Non-candidate Dissertation Research
- Advanced Reading in Biological Sciences
- Special Topics and Advanced Techniques in Biological Sciences
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The Biological Sciences Graduate Program is designed for students wishing to earn the Ph.D. degree. We do not admit students specifically for a master\'s degree.
There are two tracks for entering the department:
- You may apply directly to the department and be a part of the program from the start of your graduate career.
- Alternatively, you may enter after spending the first year in the\xc2\xa0Interdisciplinary Graduate Program (IGP).
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,910 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,910 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,910 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,910 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Vanderbilt University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, United States
Vanderbilt University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-12-17
- Start Date 2018-08-23
- Language English
- Duration 24 months