Admission to the graduate program requires an undergraduate degree in the natural sciences that demonstrates competence in the areas of biology, chemistry and biological chemistry. Applicants should have had courses that include most (but not necessarily all) of the following: general chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, general biology, physiology, genetics, physics, and calculus. The General Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required. Information on this test can be obtained online at: www.gre.org. The Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) can substitute for those admitted to the M.D.-Ph.D program. An earned cumulative grade-point average (GPA) equivalent to at least 3.0 out of 4.0 in all previous undergraduate college-level course work is required by the OSU Graduate School . If the student’s undergraduate GPA is below the minimum, the student may be eligible for admission if the graduate program considers performance on the GRE to be satisfactory.

Students should apply to be admitted for the Summer quarter, but exceptions can be made. Students are selected based on their previous academic record, research experience, a biographical statement, three letters of recommendation, GRE scores, and a personal interview. In exceptional circumstance and at the discretion of the program’s Graduate Studies Committee, the interview may be conducted by telephone, but all of the interview will be in English. Foreign students are required to submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores. As the final deadline for the OSU fellowship competition is in January, early application is encouraged. A special effort is made to recruit minority students and women.

As a policy, the graduate program will only admit students who have guaranteed funding for at least the first year of study. This funding could be from the Integrated Biomedical Science Graduate Program, Graduate Advisors, or individually arranged support, such as from a home government of an international applicant. Support for subsequent years is the responsibility of the student’s Dissertation Advisor. Application material for the graduate program may be obtained from the Office of Admissions, OSU, Lincoln Tower , 1800 Cannon Drive , Columbus , Ohio 43210 or online.

Who to Contact

Integrated Biomedical Science Graduate Program

Room 1190 Graves Hall
333 West 10th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210
Telephone 614-292-0857
FAX: 614-292-6226
Email: kerr.88@osu.edu

Application material for the MSP may be obtained from:

The Medical Scientist Program
1190 Graves Hall
333 West 10th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210-1238
Phone: (614) 292-7790
Fax: (614) 292-6226
Email: bertran.1@osu.edu