Overview
About the Program
All faculty members in the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering program of Vanderbilt University are active in research and direction of graduate student projects. Additionally, students are provided with numerous professional development activities, including attendance at conferences, professional seminars, career services, teaching supervision for those interested in academic careers, etc. There is also an active Chemical Engineering Graduate Student Association (ChEGSA), which represents graduate student interests and sponsors social events.
Candidates for the Master of Science must complete 24 semester hours of graduate level courses (12 hours in chemical engineering core courses, 6 hours in a minor field complementary to the research, and 6 hours in chemical engineering and related areas). The candidate's course selection is approved by the thesis advisor. In addition to course work, each degree candidate conducts research under the supervision of a faculty advisor, prepares a written thesis, and presents it orally to the faculty.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Mammalian Molecular Biology and Genetics
- Research Discussion in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Biochemical Energetics
- Molecular Structure Determination by X-ray Crystallography
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Bio & Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering General Engineering & Technology View 239 other Masters in Chemical Engineering in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
- Current CV
- Language Proficiency Exam (TOEFL or IELTS)
- Transcripts
- Statement of purpose
- Letters of recommendation
Tuition Fee
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International
77400 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2150 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
77400 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2150 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Nashville
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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