Application Procedure

Vanderbilt University highly encourages electronic applications to its graduate programs (see links below). Those students interested in Cancer Biology should apply through the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program (IGP). The deadline for IGP applications is December 1.  Following are a few general requirements.

Graduate Record Examination Scores 

GRE scores are optional as part of the application. Official scores should be sent directly from ETS. Copies are not allowed. Scores should be sent to institution code 1871. A program code is not required but is helpful. For IGP applications, scores should be sent to program/department code 0202 or for Systems & Cognitive applications, scores should be sent to program/department code 0213.

Official Transcripts 

A copy of the unofficial student transcript should be uploaded to the application by or before the application deadline.

Letters of Recommendation 

The University requires three to five letters of recommendation from persons qualified to evaluate your academic and professional qualifications. On your application, you will be asked to provide the e-mail addresses of your recommenders. Vanderbilt will contact your recommenders by e-mail and provide them with a link to a website, a password, and instructions on how to submit the recommendation online. Online recommendations are instantly attached to your application. If you are unable to provide e-mail addresses for your recommenders, it is your responsibility to contact them and provide them with the recommendation form.

Begin Your Online Application 

Click here to apply via the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program (IGP)