Overview

The Biological Sciences program of Vanderbilt University is designed for students seeking a broad base in the biological sciences, in preparation for advanced training in biology, biotechnology, or medicine.

Faculty

The aggregate research and teaching interests of the faculty cover many areas of biological sciences. Focused areas of research include biological clocks, genome maintenance, small RNAs, protein trafficking, vector biology, symbiosis, social evolution, microbiomes, speciation, brain asymmetry, synapse formation and plasticity, organelle formation, cell migration, and touch, visual, and olfactory sensory systems. Undergraduate students, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and our faculty all address exciting questions in these areas through work in our research labs.

After Vanderbilt

Our majors go on to a variety of career, including Ph.D. study, medicine, pharmacy, and industry.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biology Today

Green Earth: The Biodiversity and Evolution of Plants

Human Biology

Cell Biology

Evolution

Genetics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

Duolingo English Test

130

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology Biochemistry Genetics View 1105 other Bachelors in Biochemistry in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

All required parts of the Coalition Application or Common Application

$50 nonrefundable application fee, or fee waiver for qualified students

Official high school transcript

Counselor letter of recommendation

Two academic teacher letters of recommendation

Optional for students applying for fall entry: SAT or ACT scores

International applicants will be prompted to complete an international section of the Common Application

Official results of the TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, TOEFL Essentials, IELTS, PTE Academic, or Duolingo English Test if applicable

A completed College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile, if applicable

Tuition Fee

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International

65008 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 65008 USD per year during 48 months.
National

65008 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 65008 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

65008 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 65008 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Nashville

1183 - 2197 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Biological Sciences.

Available Scholarships

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