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Prospective Students

Application Deadlines

 

Application TermDeadlineLink
Summer 2026December 3, 2025Apply
Autumn 2026December 3, 2025Apply

 

The application portal for Autumn 2026 will open at the beginning of August. Application materials received after the admissions deadline will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Biophysics typically makes offers to 12-14 funded students for fall semester. 

Students applying for the Biophysics Masters Program are not eligible for program or University Fellowship funding.

Fee waivers are available through the Biophysics Program for domestic students with a 3.0 cumulative GPA and above. Please submit your unofficial transcript to biophysics@osu.edu for authorization. Fee waivers will not be issued after November 25, 2025, 12:00pm ET. We are not offering fee waivers for international students at this time. 

 

Minimum Admission Requirements

Historically, most of our biophysics graduate students completed their undergraduate degrees in physics, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, or biology. However, we have admitted students who have obtained degrees outside of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S.T.E.M) fields. Our admission criteria for graduate studies in biophysics focuses more on a student's ability, experience, and motivation. We value applicants who can demonstrate strong quantitative and communication skills. Applicants that do not meet our minimum admission standards can still considered for admission if they demonstrate significant research and publication experience.

International Applicants

  • The Graduate Admissions site has the most up to date information for Ohio State's English proficiency requirements. An English proficiency exam is required for international students unless they are a U.S. citizen, or have obtained a 4-year bachelor's degree or higher from a U.S. Institution, or are citizens of an approved English-speaking country.
  • Equivalent "B" undergraduate grade point average
  • GRE test is optional

Domestic Applicants

  • 3.0 cumulative undergraduate grade point average
  • GRE test is optional