Overview

The Molecular and Cellular Biology program of Vanderbilt University is designed for students with specific interests in the molecular and cellular aspects of biology, with a focus on understanding the molecular mechanisms of life processes. The major is designed to provide a strong background for students with career interests in biological and biomedical research or in medicine.

Key Facts

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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cell Biology

Genetics

Plant Biology

Zoology

Immunology

Microbial Ecology and Evolution

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nashville, United States

Disciplines

Microbiology Molecular Sciences Genetics View 264 other Bachelors in Molecular Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

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

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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 Fees

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Non-residents

67934 USD / year

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Out-of-State

67934 USD / year

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In-State

67934 USD / year

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Living costs

Nashville

United States

1183 - 2197 USD / month

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