Stanford,
CA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Biomedical Informatics in Stanford United States | Stanford University
Stanford University
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Stanford United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
38,160
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The PhD program equips graduates to spearhead research across academic, industrial, or governmental settings. Prospective students should be aware that Biomedical Informatics is a demanding intellectual pursuit, concentrating on developing innovative computational approaches to propel biological and medical advancements. You might also explore related computational and quantitative graduate offerings (like Bioengineering, Computer Science, or Statistics) alongside Biosciences Programs (including Genetics, Chemical & Systems Biology, or Structural Biology). Unlike other computational/quantitative disciplines, BMI prioritizes informatics challenges involving knowledge representation, reasoning, data mining, analysis, and machine learning. Compared to Biosciences programs, BMI emphasizes methodological innovation and assessment over fundamental science. While numerous departments engage in computational research with potential overlaps, our admissions committee assesses each application's alignment with our program's focus, making your choice of home program a crucial decision.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Minimum TOEFL Requirements ibt- 100
Note that the Biosciences Program allows you to select up to three departments/programs from which you will receive simultaneous consideration. Also note that only one PhD application per academic year is allowed, and that Computer Science, Bioengineering, and Statistics are not part of the Biosciences Program.
Submit scanned (unofficial) transcripts as part of the Biosciences application. If you are invited for an interview, then we will need two official copies of each transcript. (Ignore the instructions on the main Stanford Graduate Admission site about transcripts.)
See our page about the Personal Statement.
Please include an up-to-date version of your CV.
Stanford requires the GRE General Test. We do not require any GRE Subject Test scores.
Application materials, including letters of recommendation and at least unofficial GREs, should be received by the deadline. We do review all applications, including incomplete ones.
Note that the Biosciences Program allows you to select up to three departments/programs from which you will receive simultaneous consideration. Also note that only one PhD application per academic year is allowed, and that Computer Science, Bioengineering, and Statistics are not part of the Biosciences Program.
Submit scanned (unofficial) transcripts as part of the Biosciences application. If you are invited for an interview, then we will need two official copies of each transcript. (Ignore the instructions on the main Stanford Graduate Admission site about transcripts.)
See our page about the Personal Statement.
Please include an up-to-date version of your CV.
Stanford requires the GRE General Test. We do not require any GRE Subject Test scores.
Application materials, including letters of recommendation and at least unofficial GREs, should be received by the deadline. We do review all applications, including incomplete ones.
Tuition
USD
38,160