Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Laboratory Animal Science (MLAS) program is a flexible, one-year Coterminal program designed for students who want to pursue advanced careers in biomedical research, focusing on animal modeling and biomethodology, laboratory animal science, organizational management and facility design, regulatory and compliance, and animal welfare.

Program Details

• The program is offered by the Department of Comparative Medicine in the School of Medicine.
• It is a 3-year-old degree program that was approved in perpetuity by Stanford University in the Spring of 2018.
• The program operates under a rolling admissions policy, allowing candidates to submit their applications to the Department anytime during the academic year.
• The academic courses are designed to build a solid foundation for a successful career in laboratory animal science and biomedical research.
• Graduates find employment in pharmaceutical companies, academia, or pursue training in Medical or Veterinary schools.
• The program allows students to customize their academic research experience.

Degrees Offered

• Coterm

Program Structure

The MLAS program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in laboratory animal science, including:

• Animal modeling and biomethodology
• Laboratory animal science
• Organizational management and facility design
• Regulatory and compliance
• Animal welfare

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the MLAS program can pursue careers in:

• Pharmaceutical companies
• Academia
• Medical or Veterinary schools

Additional Information

The program was designed to give students the ability to customize their academic research experience. For the most up-to-date information about the program, please refer to the Stanford Bulletin.