| MD | Doctor of Medicine | Doctor of Medicine
MD
The MD curriculum provides sufficient structure to afford guidance, with flexibility to encourage initiative. An extensive elective program during the first two years gives students the opportunity to pursue individual interests. The curriculum provides traditional experiences in the various disciplines of medicine and offers students research opportunities for academic credit. |
| Au.D. | Doctor of Audiology | Doctor of Audiology
Au.D.
A four year, post-baccalaureate degree required for entry-level practitioners of audiology. |
| M.Ed. | Master in Education of the Deaf | Master in Education of the Deaf
M.Ed.
This one- to two-year program emphasizes the training needed to develop spoken language and auditory skills in deaf and hard-of-hearing children. |
| MLI | Master of Laboratory Investigation | Master of Laboratory Investigation
MLI
The Master of Laboratory Investigation (MLI) program seeks to develop the independent research skills of biomedical researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). Specifically, the program is designed to foster the scientific, technical, and managerial skills of the students, who are also full-time employees of VUMC. By offering students graduate courses, hands-on technique modules, and opportunities for independent research, the program curriculum aims to advance the research goals of the VUMC biomedical research community. |
| MSMedPhys | Master of Science in Medical Physics | Master of Science in Medical Physics
MSMedPhys
An interdisciplinary program leading to the MS degree in Medical Physics with a specialty in Radiological Medical Physics.
Medical Physics is an applied branch of physics that is devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of human disease. |
| MS (SLP) | Master of Science (Speech-Language Pathology) | Master of Science (Speech-Language Pathology)
MS (SLP)
The Master’s Degree program in speech-language pathology (SLP) is administered through Vanderbilt University’s School of Medicine. The Master’s degree program provides clinical education leading to professional certification in speech-language pathology. |
| MPH | Master of Public Health | Master of Public Health
MPH
For physicians or doctoral-level health care professionals. A two year program that provides training for clinical and patient oriented researchers who will conduct non-experimental studies or clinical trials with large sample sizes. |
| MSCI | Master of Science in Clinical Investigation | Master of Science in Clinical Investigation
MSCI
A Master's program designed to train investigators in the techniques and processes utilized in patient oriented research. Trainees develop a strong foundation in study design, biostatistics, biomedical ethics, clinical pharmacology, human genetics, and assay methods. |
| MSTP | Medical Scientist Training Program (MD / Ph.D.) | Medical Scientist Training Program (MD / Ph.D.)
MSTP
A joint endeavor between the School of Medicine and the Graduate School. The program trains leaders in academic medicine by providing a strong core education in medicine and intensive training in scientific inquiry. Successful completion of the program leads to both the MD and Ph.D. degrees. |
| MD/JD | Doctor of Medicine / Doctor of Jurisprudence | Doctor of Medicine / Doctor of Jurisprudence
MD/JD
A joint endeavor between the School of Medicine and the Vanderbilt Law School, students must apply to each program separately and be accepted by both programs to pursue the joint degree. Medical students may elect to apply for admission to the joint degree program at any time during their first three years in the medical school. Joint degree students will complete both degrees in six years, saving one year in school. |
| MD/MBA | Doctor of Medicine / Masters in Business Administration | Doctor of Medicine / Masters in Business Administration
MD/MBA
A joint endeavor between the School of Medicine and Vanderbilt’s Owen Graduate School of Management, students must apply to each program separately and be accepted by both programs to pursue the joint degree. The first three years are spent in medical school. Students spend their fourth year at the Owen School and then spend the fall semester of year five in medical school and the spring semester of year five at the Owen School. Joint degree students will complete both degrees in five years, saving one year in school. |
| MD/MDiv | Doctor of Medicine / Masters in Divinity | Doctor of Medicine / Masters in Divinity
MD/MDiv
A joint endeavor between the School of Medicine and the Divinity School, the M.D./M.Div. and M.D./M.T.S. degrees represent the Medical Doctorate and the Master of Divinity and Master of Theological Studies. Students must apply to each school separately and be accepted by both to pursue the joint degree. The Master of Divinity is a professional degree and prepares students for the practice of ministry. This program has a required field education component as part of the Master of Divinity degree requirements. |
| MD/MTS | Doctor of Medicine / Masters in Theological Studies | Doctor of Medicine / Masters in Theological Studies
MD/MTS
A joint endeavor between the School of Medicine and the Divinity School, the M.D./M.Div. and M.D./M.T.S. degrees represent the Medical Doctorate and the Master of Divinity and Master of Theological Studies. Students must apply to each school separately and be accepted by both to pursue the joint degree. The Master of Divinity is a professional degree and prepares students for the practice of ministry. This program has a required field education component as part of the Master of Divinity degree requirements. |
| MD/MEd | Doctor of Medicine / Masters in Education | Doctor of Medicine / Masters in Education
MD/MEd
The word doctor comes from the Greek and means teacher. Whether a student chooses a career in research or clinical practice, there always will be a need to teach students, patients, and colleagues. Students who choose this program may be interested in patient education or in a career in an academic center working in medical education. They also may be interested in leadership positions at the national level that interface with health policy and education. Students must apply to the M.D. and M.Ed. programs separately and be accepted by both programs to pursue the joint degree. |
| MD/MPH | Doctor of Medicine / Master of Public Health | Doctor of Medicine / Master of Public Health
MD/MPH
An important component of the M.P.H. program is a mentored research investigation, which assumes a degree of student independence typically associated with fellowship or junior faculty status. Thus, acceptance into the M.P.H. program will be restricted to students who exhibit this capacity and will require pre-identification of a qualified faculty member willing to serve as the student’s mentor. Joint degree students will complete both degrees in five years. |
| MD/MS BME | Doctor of Medicine / Masters in Biomedical Engineering | Doctor of Medicine / Masters in Biomedical Engineering
MD/MS BME
A joint endeavor between the School of Medicine and Vanderbilt’s Biomedical Engineering Department in the School of Engineering. Students must apply to each program separately and be accepted by both programs to pursue the joint degrees. Joint degree students will complete both degrees in five years, saving one year in school. |
| MD/MS CS | Doctor of Medicine / Masters in Computer Science | Doctor of Medicine / Masters in Computer Science
MD/MS CS
A joint endeavor between the School of Medicine and Vanderbilt’s Computer Science Program in the School of Engineering. Students must apply to each program separately and be accepted by both programs to pursue the joint degrees. Joint degree students will complete both degrees in five years, saving one year in school. |
| MD/MS ME | Doctor of Medicine / Masters in Mechanical Engineering |
| MD/MS BMI | Doctor of Medicine / Masters in Biomedical Informatics | Doctor of Medicine / Masters in Biomedical Informatics
MD/MS BMI
A joint endeavor between the School of Medicine and the Vanderbilt’s Biomedical Informatics Department. Students will apply to each program separately and must be accepted by both programs to pursue the joint degree. Joint degree students will complete both degrees in six years, saving one-half year in school. |
