Admissions | Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine offers a wide range of graduate and professional degree programs in medicine, public health, hearing and speech sciences, medical physics, and more. Just like our students, each program is unique. Each has its own admissions process, deadlines, and requirements.

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How to Apply

Each of our programs manages its own admissions process. Find your program below to learn how to apply and what we look for in applicants.

Have a Question About Admissions?

Staff members from each program are here to help. Consult the admissions page for the program you’re interested in to find their contact information.

Admissions Information by Program

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Explore admissions information for the MD program and MD/PhD program.

Master of Public Health (MPH)

The MPH program offers 3 tracks, as well as a MD/MPH dual degree.

Hearing & Speech Sciences Degrees

Find admissions information for the Doctor of Audiology (AuD), Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) and Master of Education for the Deaf (MDE).

Medical Physics Degrees

Both the Master of Science in Medical Physics (MSMP) and Doctorate in Medical Physics (DMP) follow similar admissions processes.

Master of Science in Applied Clinical Informatics (MS-ACI)

View admissions requirement for the 100% online MS-ACI.

Master of Genetic Counseling

Review the admissions and matching processes for MGC.

Master of Imaging Science

The MIS offers a full-time, 12-month path as well as a part-time option.
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Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid

Vanderbilt is committed to making education affordable. We offer scholarships, need-based aid, and loan support for eligible students across many of our programs. The cost of attendance varies by program and degree.

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