Nashville,
TN,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Biomedical Informatics in Nashville United States | Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University
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Nashville United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
42,282
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Doctoral candidates must complete at least 72 credit hours (which includes research credits). They are also obligated to fulfill a teaching requirement, pass a comprehensive qualifying exam, and develop, propose, and defend their dissertation. The program mandates five foundational courses, three specialized electives, two advanced courses per competency area, plus three supplementary electives.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Students typically enter with a background in one of the health professions (e.g., M.D., R.N., D.D.S., Ph.D. in a health related area such as psychology or biostatistics), or with a background in computing, engineering, biology, or mathematics.
The minimum acceptable score on the paper-based TOEFL is 570, and for the Internet-based test, 88. Many programs, however, require a considerably higher level of proficiency.
For IELTS, the minimum acceptable score will vary by program. In many cases, a score of at least 7.0 is desirable.
Tuition
USD
42,282