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**Advanced Cell Biology (1 quarter or 1 semester) | **Advanced Cell Biology (1 quarter or 1 semester) | ||
**Microbiology, Virology or Immunology | **Microbiology, Virology or Immunology | ||
| − | For more information, click [http://microimmuno.stanford.edu/education/ | + | For more information, click [http://microimmuno.stanford.edu/content/dam/sm/microimmuno/documents/education/graduate/Grad_Handbook_2018-19.pdf here (page 4)] |
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*Late December – Early January: Evaluation of the applicant’s application | *Late December – Early January: Evaluation of the applicant’s application | ||
| − | *February 27 – March 3, | + | *February 27 – March 3, 2019: Interview session |
**Interview session consists of a four-day visit Standford University, expenses paid. | **Interview session consists of a four-day visit Standford University, expenses paid. | ||
For more information, click [http://biosciences.stanford.edu/admissions.html#ApplicationReviewandInterviewProcess here "Application Review and Interview Process"] | For more information, click [http://biosciences.stanford.edu/admissions.html#ApplicationReviewandInterviewProcess here "Application Review and Interview Process"] | ||
Revision as of 21:30, 7 October 2018
Location
Department of Microbiology and Immunology
Fairchild Building, D300
299 Campus Drive
Stanford, CA 94305-5124
Contacts
Website: http://microimmuno.stanford.edu/education/graduate.html
Phone: 650-725-8541
Admissions e-mail: micro_immuno@lists.stanford.edu
Program Information
- Microbiology and Immunology
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- 5 – 5.5 years in length
- Program size: approximately 50 graduate students
- Program involved research with a thesis and coursework in microbiology, immunology, genetics, cell and molecular biology, and biochemistry.
- Applicants apply to the Microbiology and Immunology program and do laboratory work in this program during their first year. Afterwards, however, students may undergo lab rotations and work in any of the following 13 Biosciences programs:
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biomedical Informatics
- Biophysics
- Cancer Biology
- Chemical and Systems Biology
- Developmental Biology
- Genetics
- Immunology
- Microbiology and Immunology
- Molecular and Cellular Physiology
- Neurosciences
- Structural Biology
For more information on the rotations, click here (page 8)
For a full program description, click here (page 4)
Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- Degree: An undergraduate degree from a U.S. university or an accredited International university.
- Required Courses
- General Biology (2 quarters or 1 year)
- Organic Chemistry (2 quarters or 1 year)
- Physical Chemistry (1 quarter or 1 semester)
- Physics (2 quarters or 1 year)
- Biochemistry (1 quarter or 1 semester)
- Biostatistics (1 quarter or 1 semester)
- Advanced Genetics (1 quarter or 1 semester)
- Advanced Molecular Biology (1 quarter or 1 semester)
- Advanced Cell Biology (1 quarter or 1 semester)
- Microbiology, Virology or Immunology
For more information, click here (page 4)
GPA
- There is no GPA requirement specified by the University.
For more information, click here
GRE
- The GRE is not required.
- There is no minimum GRE score set by the University.
For more information, click here "GRE Requirements"
Supporting Documents
- Online application form
- $ 125.00 Application fee
- Statement of purpose indicating previous research experiences and current research interests as well as future goals (max. 2 pages).
- Three letters of recommendation. One of them at least must come from a person who can properly assess the candidate’s research abilities.
- 2 official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended for at least 1 full academic year.
For more information, click here "Transcripts"
Other Requirements
- Proof of English proficiency for applicants whose mother tongue is not English except for applicants who completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree at a recognized institution in English. The applicant will need to complete either of the following tests and need the following minimum scores and have them sent to the School of Graduate Studies:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):
- Paper-based test: 600
- Computer-based test: 250
- Internet-based test: 100
- TOEFL must be completed within 18 months of the application deadline.
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):
For more information on English requirements, click "TOEFL Requirement" here
Timeline
- November 28, 2018: Application deadline
- Late December – Early January: Evaluation of the applicant’s application
- February 27 – March 3, 2019: Interview session
- Interview session consists of a four-day visit Standford University, expenses paid.
For more information, click here "Application Review and Interview Process"
Tuition 2018-2019
- Tuition - $16,901.00/year
For more information on tuition, click here
For information on financial aid, click here
Funding
- Students will be informed of the source of their funding upon arrival at Stanford.
For more information, click here
