January 15 for all other applications (Note:
please contact Program Administrator for late applications;
biophysics@osu.edu).
Applications: Online applications is available at
http://www.gradapply.osu.edu. There is an application
fee of $50.00 for international and $40.00 for domestic
students. The Office of Graduate Admissions provides a
step-by-step guide to admissions and answers to frequently asked
questions.
We encourage both domestic and non-domestic
applications. Special consideration and opportunities are available for
domestic minority applicants.
If you are a domestic student with a GPA of
at least 3.0 you may be eligible for the
CIC FreeApp
program that would cover your application fee.
Curriculum Vitae/Resume: Attach your
CV/resume to your online application. You do not need to send a hard copy, if you attach online.
Statement of Purpose: Attach your statement of purpose to your online application. You do not need to send a hard copy, if you attach online.
Official Transcripts: One original
transcript from each accredited institution of higher education
attended. Applicants now have the option to upload transcripts when
they submit their application, or they can email transcripts to
gradadmissions@osu.edu if they have already applied. The images
need to be of actual transcripts, not advising reports or web printouts.
Hard copies of transcripts may be sent to:
The Ohio State University
Graduate Admissions
PO Box 182004
Columbus, Ohio 43218-2004
Official (tape reported) GRE scores: Please contact Education Testing Services (ETS) to request official (tape reported) tests scores. The institution code for the Ohio State University is 1592. The program code for the Biophysics Graduate Program is 0076.
Official (tape reported) TOEFL scores
(International students only): Please contact Education Testing
Services (ETS) to request official (tape reported) scores.
Reference letters: Three reference letters
should be submitted online. Letters of individuals that can evaluate
you in a research setting are the most meaningful.
Students are admitted in three categories
University Fellowship. Students must have GPA >
3.6 and GREs > 75 percentile and TOEFL > 100. Highly qualified
students can get exemptions for one or more of these criteria. Stipend
level currently $23,600/year + tuition and fees. Special fellowship criteria are available for domestic
minority applicants.
Graduate Teaching or Research Assistants.
Domestic students must have > 3.0 GPA, and >50% average GRE scores.
Non-domestic students >3.3, >75% average GRE scores, TOEFL > 100. Non-domestic
students with Masters Degrees or significant publication history are
preferred. Highly qualified students can get exemptions.
(Contact Program Administrator at
biophysics@osu.edu). Stipend currently $23,600/yr + tuition & fees.
Masters Students. Students wishing to only
complete a Masters Degree are NOT eligible for fellowship or GTA stipend
and tuition and fee waivers.
Total number of Students admitted per year ranges
from 6 to 12
Insurance Benefits. All students receiving
financial aid receive 75% paid health insurance and 50% for domestic
partners.
Directions for you personal statement
Reasons for your interests in Biophysics
Reasons for your interest in attending Ohio State
vs. other programs. It may be useful for you to make contact with
specific faculty in areas of interest.
Your long term goals as a scientist
Unique aspects of your qualifications, personal
interests, research experience and your inspirations.
Any information about your college or University
and the faculty writing your recommendations that will help reviewers
understand the national or international ranking of your institution and
the background of your reviewers.
Include a abbreviated curriculum vitae or resume
that includes your academic credentials, your work experience, your
publications, your average undergraduate and graduate GPA, GRE scores,
TOEFL, etc.
Three recommendation letters are required and must
be submitted online or on letterhead stationary with original signature and email
and phone contact information. Authors of recommendation letters will
be contacted directly for verification. It is wise to choose faculty,
advisors or mentors who are very familiar with your academic credentials
and your potential as a future scientist, e.g., former research advisors.