PhD Biophysics at The Ohio State University

Programme overview

The Biophysics Graduate Program trains students to understand biological systems using the theories and methods of quantitative life science, drawing on physics, physical chemistry, electrical engineering, mathematics and computer science. The programme crosses six colleges and comprises 80 faculty in 33 departments.

Faculty: Interdisciplinary | Department: Biophysics Graduate Program | Intake: Summer or Autumn 2027; deadline December 1, 2026 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

Students develop fundamental knowledge in biochemistry, biology, chemistry and physics and take part in original research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Interdisciplinary Biophysics Graduate Program (MS/PhD): cumulative undergraduate GPA 3.0 (international: equivalent B average); GRE optional; strong quantitative and communication skills valued; applicants below the minimums may be considered with significant research or publication experience; English test required for international applicants unless exempt; deadline December 1, 2026 for Summer or Autumn 2027. International applicants: TOEFL iBT 79 (4.0 on the TOEFL launched January 2026), IELTS Academic 6.5, or Duolingo 120 under Graduate School minimums unless exempt; many programmes set higher scores. Three-year bachelor's degrees are not equivalent to a US four-year degree. The programme typically offers funding to 12-14 students for autumn admission.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Summer or Autumn 2027; deadline December 1, 2026

Apply through the official page: https://gpadmissions.osu.edu/

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