·        Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Applied Physics, Physical Science, or Engineering (with the equivalent of a minor in physics) from an accredited college or university.

                     ·        Suggested physics prerequisites: Calc III, Differential Equations, Modern Physics, Modern Physics Lab, Electricity & Magnetism, Atomic & Nuclear, and Quantum.

·        The successful candidate should have a minimum undergraduate GPA score of 3.0/4.0 or a B average. 

·        The general GRE is required.  The suggested minimal acceptable score for admission is a total of 1200, with a minimal score on the quantitative section of 650.

·        The GRE Advanced Physics Exam is not required.

·        Students from non-English speaking countries are required to demonstrate proficiency in English by submitting results of both the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and Test of Spoken English (TSE) exams.  The minimal acceptable score on the TOEFL exam is a 600 and on the TSE exam is a 300.

Important Dates:     

Applicants must submit the following items by January 31, 2008 to the address below:

• Completed electronic application form.
• Transcripts for college classes.                                                     
• Three academic/professional references.
• GRE General score.
• Statement of Purpose.

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Medical Physics Masters Program
Charles W. Coffey, II, PhD.
1301 22nd Ave South, TVC B-902
Nashville, TN  37232-5671

Applicants are required to schedule a campus visit to meet and informally interview with faculty members and current students.  The campus visit must be completed prior to January 15, 2008.

• The Program Committee will review the applications and make a decision by February 28th, 2008.
• Each candidate will be notified in writing regarding his/her admission status by March 15, 2008.
• Accepted candidates must officially accept or decline admission by April 15, 2008.
  
  

For information on financial aid,student loans, contact:

Vicky Cagle
Director of Student Financial Services
Department of Student Financial Services
404 Light Hall (0740)
Phone: (615)343-6310
Phone: (615)322-1786
Fax: (615)343-2312
vicky.cagle@vanderbilt.edu

For financial aid forms click here