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Comparative Medicine

Stanford University Rank #514
Tuition USD 17,497 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
Degree MSc
Duration 36 months
Deadline 2029-01-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Stanford, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Comparative Medicine at Stanford University is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 36 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Comparative Medicine programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 36 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 17,497 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
  6. Location: Stanford, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Comparative Medicine programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:

  1. Healthcare Professional
  2. Clinical Researcher
  3. Health Policy Analyst
  4. Public Health Specialist
  5. Medical Writer
  6. Healthcare Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Comparative Anatomy and Physiology of Mammals
  2. Life in the Zoo: Behavior, Welfare and Enrichment
  3. Introduction to Animal Behavior
  4. Horse Medicine
  5. Globally Emerging Zoonotic Diseases
  6. Animal Use in Biomedical Research
  7. Introduction to the Mouse in Biomedical Research
  8. Blood Cells - The Basics
  9. Ouch it Hurts! The Comparative Neurobiology of Pain
  10. The Making of the Primate Brain
  11. Pre-Vet Advisory
  12. Undergraduate Directed Reading in Comparative Medicine
  13. Undergraduate Research

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

International Academic Credentials

Stanford\xc2\x92s assessment of a foreign degree is based on the characteristics of a national educational system, the type of institution attended, and the level of studies completed. The following guidelines indicate the minimum level of study of applicants from recognized academic institutions outside the U.S.

Minimum level of study required of applicants of who wish to apply for graduate study at Stanford:
  • Britain: British patterned education \xc2\x96 bachelor\xc2\x92s degree with honors.
  • France: Diplome d\xc2\x92Ingenieur from grandes \xc3\xa9coles or completion of two years of classes pr\xc3\xa9paratoires aux grandes \xc3\xa9coles (CPGE) and two years of course work toward the Diplome d\xc2\x92Ingenieur degree. Maitrise from universities.
  • Germany: The diplom, magister artium (M.A.) or staatsexamen. Three-year Bologna compliant bachelor\xc2\x92s degree accepted.
  • Other European countries: University degree requiring four years of study. Three-year Bologna compliant bachelor\'s degree accepted.
  • Middle East: University degree requiring four years of study.
  • Canada: Three-year bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from Quebec, four-year bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from other provinces.
  • Latin America: University degree requiring four years of study.
  • India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal: Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in engineering or medicine, master\xc2\x92s degree in all other fields. (Note: A three-year bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in any subject is not considered sufficient for graduate study at Stanford. The two-year master\xc2\x92s degree following the three-year bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from India is required.)
  • Philippines: Four-year bachelor\xc2\x92s degree.
  • Russian republics: University diploma requiring four years of study. Three-year Bologna compliant bachelor\xc2\x92s degree accepted (requires the Diploma Supplement issued in accordance to the Bologna Declaration).
  • Other Asian countries: University degree requiring four years of study.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 17,497 (Tuition (Module)) — International students

Tuition fees: USD 17,497 (Tuition (Module)) — International students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Stanford University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

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University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2029-01-18
  • Start Date 2018-09-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 36 months