Nashville,
TN,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Interdisciplinary Materials Science in Nashville United States | Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University
|
Nashville United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
42,282
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The interdisciplinary Master of Science program mandates completion of at least 24 semester hours of graduate-level coursework (post-Bachelor's degree), following the same structure as the Ph.D. requirements, along with a thesis approved by two faculty advisors. Students must also complete 6 extra semester hours of graduate research. The thesis defense occurs publicly, mirroring Ph.D. defense procedures with committee and audience questioning. Unlike the Ph.D. program, no qualifying examination is necessary. Coursework must incorporate at least three out of the four foundational program courses.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Letters of Recommendation
The Graduate School application requires 3-5 recommendation letters from people that know you well enough to sell the you that exists beyond your scores and grades. You can submit your application independent of the recommendation letters being complete.
Statement of Purpose
Along with your application, you must submit a Statement of Purpose that is an essay that outlines why you are applying to the program.
Unofficial Transcripts
Please upload unofficial copies of your transcripts from prior undergraduate and graduate work.
Official transcripts arerequired only after an offer of admission is made and accepted.A document is considered official only if it is sent directly to Vanderbilt from your institution.
The minimum acceptable score on the TOEFL iBT (internet- based test) is 88. Some departments list minimum recommendations or requirements on their departmental websites and may require a higher level of proficiency. Please contact your program of interest to confirm.
For IELTS, the minimum acceptable score will vary by program. In many cases, a score of at least 7.0 is desirable. TOEFL PBT- 570
The Graduate School application requires 3-5 recommendation letters from people that know you well enough to sell the you that exists beyond your scores and grades. You can submit your application independent of the recommendation letters being complete.
Statement of Purpose
Along with your application, you must submit a Statement of Purpose that is an essay that outlines why you are applying to the program.
Unofficial Transcripts
Please upload unofficial copies of your transcripts from prior undergraduate and graduate work.
Official transcripts arerequired only after an offer of admission is made and accepted.A document is considered official only if it is sent directly to Vanderbilt from your institution.
The minimum acceptable score on the TOEFL iBT (internet- based test) is 88. Some departments list minimum recommendations or requirements on their departmental websites and may require a higher level of proficiency. Please contact your program of interest to confirm.
For IELTS, the minimum acceptable score will vary by program. In many cases, a score of at least 7.0 is desirable. TOEFL PBT- 570
Tuition
USD
42,282