PhD Chemistry at The Ohio State University

Programme overview

Doctoral curricula in Chemistry are offered in analytical chemistry, chemical biology/biochemistry, chemical education, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry (including theoretical), with customized multidisciplinary tracks possible. Interdisciplinary research areas include bioinorganic chemistry, catalysis, energy and batteries, environmental chemistry, materials, molecular biophysics, nanoscience, photochemistry and surface chemistry. All research is supervised by a faculty adviser.

Department: Chemistry and Biochemistry | Intake: Autumn only; deadline December 1, 2026 for Autumn 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

The first semester is mainly core coursework, with electives in the second semester and second year. Students join a lab in the spring of the first year, then focus on research and typically advance to candidacy by the end of the second year.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Chemistry and Biochemistry PhD admissions: 4-year bachelor's (or 5-year combined BS/MS) with cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 (and 3.0 in any graduate work); GRE not required or considered; three letters of recommendation (at least one on research potential, at least two from scientists); personal statement and resume; transcripts from all institutions; TOEFL iBT minimum 79 (scores of 100 with speaking 20+ most competitive) or IELTS 6.5, Duolingo not accepted; deadline December 1, 2026 for Autumn 2027 only; application fee $60 domestic, $70 international.

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: Autumn only; deadline December 1, 2026 for Autumn 2027

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

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