Admissions
The Department of Molecular & Cellular Physiology (MCP) offers a course of study leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree. The program of study is designed to prepare students for careers in research and teaching, with a major emphasis on training in research. Students work closely with a dissertation adviser and members of a research group on novel and important biological problems at the cellular and molecular level. Each student’s program of study is created in consultation with the adviser to best fulfill the student’s unique educational goals.
We encourage applications from all qualified persons interested in pursuing a career in scientific research.
Please visit Stanford's Biosciences application page for more information.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
First Monday of December.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
• Coursework in: Physiology; Cell and developmental biology; Basic biochemistry and molecular biology; Genetics
• At least one year of university coursework in each of the following: Physics; Differential and integral calculus; Organic and inorganic chemistry
• The department is especially interested in those applicants who have research experience in the biological sciences
APPLICATION PROCESS
Admission of Ph.D. students into Molecular and Cellular Physiolgoy (MCP occurs through the Biosciences Ph.D. Program. Please review the complete up-to-date- information about the application process here.
• Applications are available online in early September at http://gradadmissions.stanford.edu
• Submit application, including transcripts and letters of recommendation by the deadline.
• Test scores must be received by the application deadline.
• GRE scores are required. Take exam no later than October.
• GRE Subject Test in either biochemistry, biology, or chemistry is encouraged, although not required.
• Check application status at https://med.stanford.edu/bioscienceStatus/status/.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
• Stanford tuition costs are paid for the student under terms defined in the MCP Graduate Student Handbook.
• All applicants are urged to compete for non-Stanford fellowships or scholarships, and U.S. citizens should complete an application for a National Science Foundation fellowship.
QUESTIONS?
Additional inquiries can be directed to:
Schantae Wright
Student Services Officer
Department of MCP
Stanford University School of Medicine
Beckman Center, Room B100A
279 Campus Drive
Stanford, CA 94305-5345
Email: schantae@stanford.edu
Tel: (650) 725-7554
Fax: (650) 725-8021
All applicants for admission to the department are considered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender orientation, age or relationship status.