For Stanford Graduate Students

These instructions are for those currently enrolled in graduate study at Stanford (including medical students) who want to add our MS degree. However, if you are applying to BMI for a degree to start after your current degree has been conferred, or if you are applying to BMI to the PhD degree or the postdoctoral MS degree, then skip this page and follow the normal application instructions for the desired degree; note that generally you will have to apply in the Autumn to start in the following Autumn (or Summer).

You should submit directly to us:

1. A Graduate Authorization Petition (via Axess)
2. Two letters of recommendation (have recommender send directly to us, or submit in sealed, signed envelope)
3. An unofficial copy of your Stanford transcript and of any previous transcripts
4. Your CV
5. A 1-2 page personal statement
6. The BMI supplemental application form
7. a BMI course flowsheet with your proposed plan of study

Applications are accepted throughout the year. The deadlines to submit your applications are listed in the table below.