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PhD Biology at Stanford University

Stanford University, United States

Programme overview

The training for a PhD in Biology is focused on learning skills required to be a successful research scientist and teacher, including how to ask important questions and devise and carry out experiments to answer these questions. The Biology PhD Program includes two subplans: Cell, Molecular, and Organismal Biology (CMOB) and Ecology/Evolution (Eco/Evo). Students work closely with an established advisor and meet regularly with a committee of faculty members to ensure they understand the importance of diverse perspectives on experimental questions and approaches.

Faculty: School of Humanities and Sciences  |  Department: Biology  |  Duration: 135 units minimum  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Stanford, CA, United States

What you will study

Programme load is 135 units minimum. Requirements are organised into: Program Requirements; Teaching Requirement; Research Requirement; Advancement to Candidacy; Oral Exam; Dissertation; Cells, Molecules & Organisms (Subplan).

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Entry requirements

University-level graduate admission (Graduate Admissions): a U.S. bachelor's degree or international equivalent, transcripts for every institution attended, a statement of purpose, three letters of recommendation, and TOEFL/IELTS scores unless exempt (U.S. citizens and permanent residents, native English speakers, or applicants with English-medium degrees). Each graduate programme sets its own GRE policy (required, optional or not considered). Programme-specific criteria are set by the department.

Tuition is charged for Autumn, Winter and Spring quarters (Summer quarter also billed separately). Graduate programmes such as PhD and Master's in Computer Science admit for Autumn entry only; Education PhD and Master's programmes begin September 20, 2027.

The graduate application fee is $125, nonrefundable. Deadlines are set by each programme: Computer Science PhD December 8, 2026; Education PhD November 16, 2026.

Apply through the official page: https://gradadmissions.stanford.edu/apply

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