Stanford Microbiology and Immunology

Contacts

Website: http://microimmuno.stanford.edu/
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

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Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

• Degree: An undergraduate degree from a U.S. university or any Bachelor’s from an accredited International university.
• Required Courses
  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Genetics

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GPA

• There is no GPA requirement specified by the University.

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GRE

• The GRE is not required.
• There is no minimum GRE score set by the University.

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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.
• 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.

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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 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.

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Interview

• Occurs between March 3 and March 7.
• Interview session consists of a four-day visit Standford University.
• Applicants who cannot make the trip for the interview may be able to have a phone interview.

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Timeline

• December 1: Application deadline
• Late December – Early January: Evaluation of the applicant’s application
• March 3 – March 7: Interview session

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Tuition 2010-2011

• Fees are to be paid in three 4-month terms (as opposed to a yearly tuition fee).
• Tuition - $ 12,900.00/term

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