Program Overview

Overview of University Programs

The university offers various programs for students, including undergraduate, coterminal master's, and Ph.D. programs.

Undergraduate Program

• The undergraduate program provides students with a comprehensive education in biology, including coursework and research opportunities.
  • Advising: The program offers advising services, including BioBridge Advising, to help students navigate their academic and research pursuits.
  • How to Declare: Students can declare their major in biology and pursue a capstone project.
  • Major: The biology major provides students with a broad understanding of biological principles and concepts.
  • Capstone: The capstone project allows students to engage in independent research and explore topics in-depth.
    • Honors Program: The honors program provides students with the opportunity to conduct original research and produce a thesis.
    • The Senior Reflection (TSR): The TSR is a capstone project that allows students to reflect on their academic and research experiences.
    • Independent Capstone: Students can pursue an independent capstone project, working closely with a faculty advisor.
    • Out of Department Research: Students can engage in research projects outside of the biology department.
    • Capstone FAQs: The program provides answers to frequently asked questions about the capstone project.
  • Doing Research: The program offers various research opportunities, including directed reading, undergraduate research, and the Biology Summer Undergraduate Research Program (BSURP).
    • Directed Reading: Students can engage in directed reading projects, working closely with a faculty advisor.
    • Undergraduate Research: Students can participate in undergraduate research projects, exploring topics in biology.
    • Biology Summer Undergraduate Research Program (BSURP): The BSURP provides students with the opportunity to engage in research projects during the summer.
      • BSURP FAQ: The program provides answers to frequently asked questions about the BSURP.
    • Summer Research Credit: Students can earn credit for their research experiences during the summer.
  • Minor: The program offers a minor in biology, allowing students to explore topics in biology in addition to their major.
  • Forms: The program provides various forms for students to complete, including those related to declaring a major, pursuing a capstone project, and engaging in research.
  • Studying Away From Stanford: Students can study away from Stanford, pursuing research and academic opportunities at other institutions.
  • Transfer Credit: Students can transfer credits from other institutions, applying them to their degree program.

Coterminal Master's Program

• The coterminal master's program provides students with the opportunity to pursue a master's degree in biology, in addition to their undergraduate degree.
  • Program Overview: The program is designed for Stanford students who want to take their scientific studies to a more advanced level.
  • Admissions: The program has admission requirements, including a minimum GPA and letters of recommendation.
  • Requirements: The program requires students to complete coursework and a research project.
    • Optional Research: Students can pursue optional research projects, working closely with a faculty advisor.
  • Forms: The program provides various forms for students to complete, including those related to declaring a major, pursuing a capstone project, and engaging in research.
  • Resources: The program provides resources for students, including academic support and career counseling.

Ph.D. Program

• The Ph.D. program provides students with the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree in biology.
  • Admissions: The program has admission requirements, including a minimum GPA and letters of recommendation.
  • Requirements & Forms: The program requires students to complete coursework and a research project, and provides various forms for students to complete.
  • Funding: The program provides funding opportunities for students, including teaching assistantships and research grants.
  • Teaching: The program requires students to engage in teaching activities, including leading discussion sections and grading assignments.
    • Optional Additional TA Opportunities: Students can pursue additional teaching opportunities, including leading workshops and seminars.
  • Dissertation Defense: The program requires students to defend their dissertation, presenting their research to a panel of faculty members.
  • Resources: The program provides resources for students, including academic support and career counseling.
  • Cellular and Molecular Biology Training Program: The program provides training in cellular and molecular biology, including coursework and research opportunities.
  • Stanford Biology PhD Preview Program: The program provides a preview of the Ph.D. program, including information about the application process and program requirements.

Postdoctoral Scholars

• The program provides opportunities for postdoctoral scholars to engage in research and academic activities.

Student Awards

• The program provides awards for students, including those related to academic achievement and research excellence.

Research

• The program provides various research opportunities, including those related to biochemistry and molecular biology, cell biology and biophysics, developmental biology and neuroscience, ecology and environmental science, evolution, and integrative/organismal biology.

Research Sites

• The program provides access to various research sites, including the Hopkins Marine Station, Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve, Carnegie Dpt. of Plant Biology, and Biology Plant Growth Facility.

People

• The program provides information about the people involved in the program, including department leadership, faculty, courtesy faculty, emeriti faculty, lecturers, postdoctoral scholars, graduate students, and staff.

News & Events

• The program provides news and events related to the program, including department seminars, thesis defenses, faculty research talks, and past events.

C2B2

• The program provides information about the C2B2 initiative, including its overview, current initiatives, academic resources, and wellness resources.

About

• The program provides information about the department, including its contact and location, giving opportunities, and room reservations.

Affiliated Programs

• The program provides information about affiliated programs, including Bio-X, CEHG, ChEM-H, Hopkins Marine Station, Woods Institute, and Wu Tsai Neuro.