Laboratory Animal Science (MS)
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Master of Science in Laboratory Animal Science
The Master of Science (M.S.) in Laboratory Animal Science (MLAS) degree program in the Department of Comparative Medicine is a flexible, one- to two-year graduate program designed for students who want to pursue advanced careers in biomedical research, focusing on animal modeling and biomethodology, laboratory animal science, organizational management and facility design, regulatory and compliance issues, and animal welfare.
The program’s academic courses are designed to build a solid foundation for a successful career in laboratory animal science and biomedical research. Graduates find employment in pharmaceutical companies and academia, or pursue advanced degrees or training in medical or veterinary schools. The program is designed to give students the ability to customize their academic research experience.
The Master of Science in Laboratory Animal Science (MLAS) degree program may also be taken by Stanford undergraduates as a coterminal master’s degree program.
University requirements for an MS degree are described in the Bulletin.
How to Apply
External Applicants and Current Stanford Graduate Students
Review the information and instructions on the University Graduate Admissions Website. Submit your application online. The link to the online application is on the University Graduate Admissions Website.
Admissions Deadline: Application deadlines are listed on the Laboratory Animal Science webpage. For more information, contact compmed-mlas-info@stanford.edu.
Items which must be included in the online application:
- Completed Online Application Form
- Resume or CV
- Transcript (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)
- GRE is not required
- Statement of Purpose (1-2 pages, 1 inch margins, 12 point font, single-spaced)
- The statement of purpose should describe succinctly the reasons for applying to the proposed program at Stanford, preparation for this field of study, research interests, future career plans, and other aspects of the student’s background and interests which may aid the admissions committee in evaluating aptitude and motivation for graduate study.
- Three letters of recommendation; at least one of the two reference letters should come from a science-related faculty member or professor.
- $125 application fee is assessed by the Registrar at the time of the submission of the application.
Coterminal Applicants
The coterminal degree program allows current Stanford University undergraduates to study for a master’s degree while completing their bachelor’s degree(s) in the same or a different department. See the Coterminal Degree section of the bulletin for additional information.
- Go to the Stanford Registrar’s Office Applying to Coterm Website.
- Review the eligibility requirements, deadlines, and fees.
- Complete the online Coterm Application.
- $125 application fee is assessed by the Registrar at the time of the submission of the application.
- For additional questions, reach out to Tom Albert, Student Services Officer, tom1@stanford.edu
University Coterminal Requirements
Coterminal master’s degree candidates are expected to complete all master’s degree requirements as described in this bulletin.
After accepting admission to this coterminal master’s degree program, students may request transfer of courses from the undergraduate to the graduate career to satisfy requirements for the master’s degree. Transfer of courses to the graduate career requires review and approval of both the undergraduate and graduate programs on a case by case basis.
In this master’s program, courses taken three quarters prior to the first graduate quarter, or later, are eligible for consideration for transfer to the graduate career. No courses taken prior to the first quarter of the sophomore year may be used to meet master’s degree requirements.
Course transfers are not possible after the bachelor’s degree has been conferred.
The University requires that the graduate advisor be assigned in the student’s first graduate quarter even though the undergraduate career may still be open. The University also requires that the Master’s Degree Program Proposal be completed by the student and approved by the department by the end of the student’s first graduate quarter.
