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For currently applicable policies and information, see the current Stanford Bulletin.
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For information on the University's basic requirements for the M.S. degree, see the "Graduate Degrees" section of this bulletin.
The M.S. degree program offers general or specialized study to individuals seeking biologically oriented course work, and to undergraduate science majors wishing to increase or update their science background or obtain advanced research experience. Students who have majored in related fields are eligible to apply, but course work equivalent to the preparation of a Stanford B.S. in Biology is recommended. This includes course work in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics. The M.S. program does not have an M.S. with thesis option.
The department only accepts M.S. program applications from matriculated Stanford students:
Coterminal applicants, upon earning a minimum of 120 units toward graduation (UTG) must apply in early October to start the program in Winter Quarter, or in mid-January to start the program in Spring, Autumn, or the following Winter Quarter. The application includes:
All other interested students should contact the Student Services Office in Gilbert 108. Application fees for all applicants are applied directly to students' accounts.
The M.S. program consists of Department of Biology and/or Hopkins Marine Station course work, approved out-of-department electives, and foundational breadth courses totaling at least 45 units at or above the 100-level, distributed as follows:
Each candidate designs a coherent program of study in consultation with her or his department adviser. Although there are no specific courses required, program proposals must adhere to department parameters.
A program proposal, signed by the student's adviser and approved by the chair of the M.S. committee, must be filed by the third week of the first quarter of enrollment. Students may take only 6 units CR/NC and must receive a grade of 'B-' or better in all courses taken for the degree.
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