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'''Website:''' http://microimmuno.stanford.edu/education/graduate.html<br>
 
'''Phone:''' 650-725-8541<br>
 
'''Phone:''' 650-725-8541<br>
 
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**Neurosciences
 
**Neurosciences
 
**Structural Biology
 
**Structural Biology
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For more information, click [http://biosciences.stanford.edu/Brochure/2009_Biosciences_Brochure.pdf here]<br>
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For more information on the rotations, click [http://microimmuno.stanford.edu/education/MI_Student_Handbook_12-13.pdf here (page 8)]<br>
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For a full program description, click [http://microimmuno.stanford.edu/education/MI_Student_Handbook_2009-10.pdf here]
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For a full program description, click [http://biosciences.stanford.edu/Brochure/2012_Biosciences_Brochure.pdf here (page 4)]
  
  
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
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*Degree: An undergraduate degree from a U.S. university or any Bachelor’s from an accredited International university.
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*Degree: An undergraduate degree from a U.S. university or an accredited International university.
 
*Required Courses  
 
*Required Courses  
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**Biochemistry
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**General Biology (2 quarters or 1 year)
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**Molecular Biology
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**Organic Chemistry (2 quarters or 1 year)
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**Chemistry
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**Physical Chemistry (1 quarter or 1 semester)
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**Genetics
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**Physics (2 quarters or 1 year)
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For more information, click [http://biosciences.stanford.edu/admissions.html here] and [http://microimmuno.stanford.edu/education/admissions.html here]
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**Biochemistry (1 quarter or 1 semester)
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**Biostatistics (1 quarter or 1 semester)
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**Advanced Genetics (1 quarter or 1 semester)
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**Advanced Molecular Biology (1 quarter or 1 semester)
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**Advanced Cell Biology (1 quarter or 1 semester)
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**Microbiology, Virology or Immunology
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For more information, click [http://microimmuno.stanford.edu/education/MI_Student_Handbook_12-13.pdf here (page 4)]
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
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*The GRE is not required.
 
*The GRE is not required.
 
*There is no minimum GRE score set by the University.
 
*There is no minimum GRE score set by the University.
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For more information, click [http://biosciences.stanford.edu/admissions.html here] and [http://biosciences.stanford.edu/faq.html here]
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For more information, click [http://biosciences.stanford.edu/admissions.html here "GRE Requirements"]
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
*Online application form
 
*Online application form
 
*$ 125.00 Application fee
 
*$ 125.00 Application fee
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*Statement of purpose indicating previous research experiences and current research interests as well as future goals.
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*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.  
 
*Three letters of recommendation. One of them at least must come from a person who can properly assess the candidate’s research abilities.  
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*2 Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended for at least 1 full academic year.
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*2 official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended for at least 1 full academic year.
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For more information, click [http://biosciences.stanford.edu/admissions.html here]
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For more information, click [http://biosciences.stanford.edu/admissions.html here "Transcripts"]
  
 
====Other Requirements====
 
====Other Requirements====
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*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 to complete either of the following tests and need the following minimum scores and have them sent to the School of Graduate Studies:
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*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):
 
**Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):
 
***Paper-based test: 600
 
***Paper-based test: 600
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***Internet-based test: 100  
 
***Internet-based test: 100  
 
**TOEFL must be completed within 18 months of the application deadline.
 
**TOEFL must be completed within 18 months of the application deadline.
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For more information on English requirements, click [http://biosciences.stanford.edu/admissions.html here]
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For more information on English requirements, click [http://biosciences.stanford.edu/admissions.html "TOEFL Requirement" here]
  
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==Interview==
 
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*Occurs between March 3 and March 7.
 
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*Interview session consists of a four-day visit Standford University.
 
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*Applicants who cannot make the trip for the interview may be able to have a phone interview.
 
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For more information, click [http://biosciences.stanford.edu/admissions.html here]
 
  
 
==Timeline==
 
==Timeline==
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*December 1: Application deadline  
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*December 3, 2012: Application deadline  
 
*Late December – Early January: Evaluation of the applicant’s application
 
*Late December – Early January: Evaluation of the applicant’s application
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*March 3 – March 7: Interview session
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*February 27 – March 3, 2013: Interview session
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For more information, click [http://biosciences.stanford.edu/admissions.html here] and [http://biosciences.stanford.edu/faq.html here]
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**Interview session consists of a four-day visit Standford University, expenses paid.
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For more information, click [http://biosciences.stanford.edu/admissions.html here "Application Review and Interview Process"]
  
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==Tuition 2012-2013==
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*Tuition - $ 13,750.00/year
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For more information on tuition, click [http://studentaffairs.stanford.edu/registrar/students/tuition-fees_12-13 here]<br>
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For information on financial aid, click [http://med.stanford.edu/phd/financial_aid.html here]
  
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==Tuition 2010-2011==
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==Funding==
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*Fees are to be paid in three 4-month terms (as opposed to a yearly tuition fee).
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*Students will be informed of the source of their funding upon arrival at Stanford.
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*Tuition - $ 12,900.00/term
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For more information, click [http://microimmuno.stanford.edu/education/MI_Student_Handbook_12-13.pdf here]
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For more information on tuition, click [http://studentaffairs.stanford.edu/registrar/students/tuition-fees_10-11 here]<br>
 
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For information on financial aid, click [http://med.stanford.edu/phd/financial_aid.html here]
 
  
 
[[Category:Stanford University|Microbiology]]
 
[[Category:Stanford University|Microbiology]]
 
[[Category:Microbiology|Stanford]]
 
[[Category:Microbiology|Stanford]]

Revision as of 02:07, 26 January 2013


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.

For more information on English requirements, click "TOEFL Requirement" here


Timeline

  • December 3, 2012: Application deadline
  • Late December – Early January: Evaluation of the applicant’s application
  • February 27 – March 3, 2013: 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 2012-2013

  • Tuition - $ 13,750.00/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

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