TOEFL TOEFL results must be from an examination taken within the past 18 months.Stanford University requires a score of 100 (Internet)/600 (paper) for the PhD program. GRE Applicants to the Biosciences are required to take the GRE General Test.* Scores must be from an examination taken within the last five years. The Educational Testing Service (ETS) administers the GRE. Be sure to take the GRE in time for official scores to be received by the application deadline. For information on test dates and registration please go to the ETS web site. If you are reading this in early November, you should have already taken the GRE Examinations so that your scores can reach us by the application deadline. Since our initial reviews of all applications are virtually complete by mid-January, it is unlikely that scores from those who take the December tests will reach us in time for adequate review.

Fee The Application Fee is $125.00 for all applicants. Acceptable form of payment is by credit/debit card (Visa or MasterCard only.) Stanford University does not accept electronic check payments or checks by mail. The application fee is non-refundable and must be received by the application deadline. RL All recommendations must be submitted using the online application system. Three letters of recommendation are required. As part of the online application, you will be required to register the names and contact information, including e-mail addresses, of your recommenders. Recommenders will then receive an e-mail with directions on how to proceed. Letters of recommendation cannot be emailed or faxed. Transcript Transcripts & Documentation Mailing: Biosciences Ph.D. Admissions Stanford University 1265 Welch Road, MSOB X1C12 Stanford, CA 94305-5421 Tel: (650)723-2460 Fax:(650)725-3867 Email: biosciences@stanford.edu