Overview

Key facts

Many students choose to complete the Biology coterminal MS program in order to:

gain more research experience than is attainable during their undergraduate program
focus on coursework in specific sub-areas of biology
broaden exposure to biology in order to prepare for fields such as teaching, consulting, etc

Please note: students currently enrolled in graduate programs at Stanford University are eligible to apply to the Biology MS program through a Graduate Authorization petition. Interested students should contact the Student Services staff in Gilbert 108.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Disease in a Changing World

Views of a Changing Sea: Literature & Science

Conservation Photography

Bio-logging and Bio-telemetry

Conservation Storytelling: Pre-course for BOSP South Africa

The Molecular Basis of Genetic Disease

Maintenance of the Genome

Hacking the Genetic Code

Ecology for Everyone

Bio Solve-It

Cell Biology and Animal Physiology

Plant Biology, Evolution, and Ecology

Core Plant Biology & Eco Evo Laboratory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-26 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-26 00:00:00
Starting 2027-06-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-18 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-18 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stanford, United States

Disciplines

Biology Microbiology Biochemistry View 867 other Masters in Biology in United States

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Coterminal Online Application
Statement of Purpose (1-2 pages) explaining why you wish to enter the program and what you plan to accomplish while in the program. The statements should also supply information about your science capabilities if your undergraduate academic record does not accurately reflect them.
Two letters of recommendation from Stanford faculty members, preferably from biology faculty
Unofficial Stanford transcript showing coursework in the introductory courses, foundational courses, laboratory courses, and breadth courses as outlined
Preliminary Program Proposal

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

42360 USD / year

≈ 42360 USD / year
Out-of-State

42360 USD / year

≈ 42360 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

26480 USD / year

≈ 26480 USD / year

Additional Details

Tuition per quarter. Students are typically enrolled in classes for three quarters: autumn, winter, spring

Living costs

Stanford

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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