Applications are generally accepted for autumn quarter admission only, because of the structure of the initial year of coursework. However, at the discretion of the Graduate Studies Committee, exceptions may be granted. For example, students may wish to investigate possible summer quarter admission so as to become familiar with the program and the University. During summer quarter, students perform research rotations while receiving the standard program stipend as well as tuition and fee waiver.
The deadline for submission of a complete application
is March 1. In order to be nominated for University
Fellowships, complete applications must be received by:
International students - November 28, Domestic students -
January 15. The Graduate Admission office has instituted an
electronic only application policy. To access the application,
click www.gradapply.osu.edu
Submit supporting information as follows:
SEND TO: Graduate Admissions
The Ohio State University
1800 Cannon Dr.
Columbus, OH 43210-1270 USA
1. Official transcript or record of marks for each college-
or university-level school attended. Include English
translation for each of any foreign documents
2. Official GRE scores
If an international applicant, also submit:
3. Official TOEFL (or MELAB) scores, if an international student
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SEND TO: MCDB Office
The Ohio State University
206 Rightmire Hall
1060 Carmack Road
Columbus, OH 43210 USA
1. Copy of the completed electronic application
2. Official transcript or record of marks for each college-
or university-level school attended. Include English
translation for each of any foreign documents
3. Statement of Intent.
4. CV if application is to be considered for a fellowship
5. Three (3) letters or recommendation, accompanied by
completed Ohio State University Graduate School
Reference Forms. These letters must be on clearly
identified, official academic or business letter head,
and must include the reference writer’s telephone number,
fax number, and email address.
6. Official GRE scores
7. If an international applicant, official TOEFL scores
An application fee of $40 for domestic students,
$50 for international students, is required when
the electronic application is submitted. If not paid,
the application information is not forwarded to the university and the application status remains "Incomplete".
Separate reference letters must be attached to each of the three reference forms. These letters must be on clearly identified, official academic or business letter head and must include: the reference writer's telephone number, fax number and email address.
The autobiography should give background information concerning the factors which have stimulated the applicant's interest in science in general, and particularly in the disciplines of molecular biology and cell and developmental biology. Information about undergraduate or graduate research experiences should be included. The candidate should also indicate which specific areas of specialization are most interesting to them as a possible focus for doctoral research .
All applicants are required to submit scores for the GRE General Test (Verbal, Quantitative and Analytical) and should also submit one of the following GRE Advanced Subject Test scores: Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, Chemistry or Biology. In some cases, MCAT scores will be accepted in place of GRE scores.
International students whose first language is not English and who have not received a degree from a U.S. university must submit evidence of adequate training in the use of English. Scores from either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) must be submitted for this purpose. Students must submit a TOEFL score exceeding 550 (213 Computer Based Test) to be eligible for admission and/or financial support. Scores exceeding 600 (250 Computer Based Test) are recommended. International students are also encouraged to submit scores from the Test of Spoken English and the Test of Written English.
All requirements listed above are in addition to general Graduate School requirements as stated in the Graduate School Bulletin.
Graduate Admissions
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