Fisk-Vanderbilt
Masters-to-PhD Bridge Program
a joint program in astronomy, biology, chemistry, physics, and materials science
Application

Admission to the Masters-PhD Bridge program begins with an application to the Masters degree program in biology, chemistry, or physics at Fisk University. If you believe that you may be qualified to begin PhD-level work immediately, we encourage you to apply directly to the Vanderbilt PhD program. In that case, just indicate in your Vanderbilt application that you are also interested in the Masters-to-PhD Bridge program; in the event that you are not selected for admission directly into the PhD program, your application can be forwarded to the Bridge program for consideration.

We urge all prospective applicants to contact one of the program coordinators before applying. We will gladly speak with you about the program, answer any questions you may have, help you determine whether the program is right for you, and guide you through the application process.

Applications completed by March 15 will receive full consideration. Please contact us if you would like to submit an application after March 15.

If you are applying to the Fisk-Vanderbilt Masters-to-PhD Bridge program:

Our application process is simple and free for US citizens and permanent residents. For international students the fee is $50.

A complete application consists of:

  1. An application form for graduate study
  2. Three letters of recommendation preferably from persons who are familiar with your academic qualifications. Letters from professors who are familiar with your research capabilities are especially valued.
  3. Transcripts of all undergraduate work, unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
  4. A 1-2 page personal statement
  5. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores including percentiles, unofficial scores are acceptable.
  6. Bridge program information form

All of the above items should be emailed to Mr. Coca at ccoca@fisk.edu.

The application deadline is March 15. A letter of acceptance into the Fisk Master’s program will come to you from the Fisk Admission Office, followed by a letter from the Fisk Director of Graduate Studies from your department of interest and the Bridge Program.

Please direct any questions to:

Constantine Coca
Program Coordinator
Fisk-Vanderbilt Masters-to-PhD Bridge Program
W.E.B. Du Bois Hall, Room 230
1000 17th Ave. North
Nashville, TN 37208-3051

Email: ccoca@fisk.edu
Office: 615-329-8517
Cell: 615-420-0536
Fax: 615-329-1109
If you are applying directly to the Vanderbilt PhD program:

Complete the online application process by Jan 1 for one of the following programs:


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