Stanford,
CA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Students aiming for a career in bioengineering and medicine can opt for the dual MD/PhD program. The PhD portion is overseen by the Department of Bioengineering. For formal admission as a PhD candidate in this joint program, applicants must follow standard departmental procedures and either hold or be pursuing an MS in bioengineering or a related engineering field from Stanford or another institution. The MS program mandates 45 units of study, including core bioengineering classes, technical electives, seminars, and 6 unrestricted units. Candidates must also successfully complete the Department of Bioengineering's PhD qualifying examination.