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PhD Cell and Developmental Biology at Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University, United States

Programme overview

PhD programme in which students usually enter through an umbrella programme (IGP, QCB or MSTP), take coursework and lab rotations, then choose a thesis mentor. A non-thesis terminal master's may be earned in special circumstances.

Faculty: School of Medicine  |  Department: Cell and Developmental Biology  |  Duration: Typically 3-4 years of thesis research after advancing to candidacy  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Nashville, TN, United States

What you will study

Year 1 coursework and laboratory rotations through the umbrella programme; year 2 completes didactic requirements while beginning thesis research; a qualifying exam at the end of year 2 advances students to candidacy. Students may join CDB from April of year 1 if they have a CDB mentor.

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Application information

Graduate School fall application deadlines differ by department and range from 1 December to 15 January. The Graduate School application fee is $95, paid online after submitting the application, and only one fee is charged for up to two programme applications per year.

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