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NOTICE: Our next review of applications will be for the Autumn 2009 entering class. Information about the application procedure for AU 09 will be posted here beginning Summer Quarter 2008.
Deadlines for autumn 2008 applicants:
Jan. 1, 2008- Deadline
for US students to apply for University Fellowships
November 30, 2007- Deadline for International Students to apply for University
Fellowships and Program Fellowships
If you have
a bachelor of science degree you may apply directly to our Ph.D. program.
All applications must now be done on line.
- To
apply on-line: http://admissions.osu.edu and follow the 1-2-3 step by step guide.
(We can access a copy of your on line application from our office. )
You will find detailed information about the requirements for your application. Some of the materials
may be sent directly to our office, and others must go to the university graduate admissions office.
- These materials may be sent directly to our office:
Ohio State
Biochemistry Program
108 Aronoff Building
318 W. 12th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210
2 original transcripts (We will send one to the Graduate Admissions Office and retain one in our office.)
personal statement - Your statement should explain your background and indicate why you are interested in getting your Ph.D. in biochemistry (1 page is sufficient)
CV
copy of GRE score (we have not designated a minimum score - your GRE score will be compared to other applicant scores
copy of TOEFL score (international students only) - 620 paper, 260 CBT, 105 IBT, 8.0 IELTS
TSE is NOT REQUIRED - Applicants who do not submit a TSE score will have an opportunity to takethe SPEAK test at Ohio State
3 letters of recommendation - you also have an option to submit letters of recommendation on line
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These materials must be sent to the Graduate Admissions Office, Ohio State University:
official GRE score from ETS - The GRE institutional code is 1592 - you may use 000 for the department code.
official TOEFL score -
The TOEFL institutional code is 1592 and you may use 99 for the department code.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
After I submit my application, when will I be notified of the decision?The Admissions Committee will review all complete files in the month of January and letters of offer will be mailed in February. You may check the status of your application at the following website: http://gradadmissons.osu.edu
and go to Quick Links - Application Status.
What will be the size of the Autumn 08 incoming class? We anticipate a class of 20 students, with 5 or 6 of the 20 being international students.
May I apply to more than one department/program? Yes, but you will need to fill out an application for each department or program.
If I apply to more than one program, do I have to pay the application fee each time I apply? Yes, you will have to pay
the application fee each time you complete an on-line application.
May I apply if my GRE or TOEFL score is below the minimum? Yes, you may still apply. The decision of the Admisisons Committee is based on the entire package of materials, not just on one item. However, your application will be compared to all other applications, and those students who meet the minimum requirements will have a better chance of being admitted.
Please contact our Admissions Officer if you need assistance with your application.
Marci Meadows
Ohio State Biochemistry Program at
meadows.118@osu.edu
View the Graduate
School home page - for all Graduate Students, regardless of
your major
GRE homepage -
current information on-line
TOEFL homepage -
current information on-line
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