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PhD Neuroscience at The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Neuroscience trains innovative researchers in brain research. The programme offers a full tuition waiver, annual stipend and health insurance, interdisciplinary research training, teaching opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities.

Department: Neuroscience Graduate Program  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

A comprehensive neuroscience curriculum with interdisciplinary research training.

Career pathways

Graduates obtain faculty positions at leading institutions. International graduates may be eligible for up to three years of OPT.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Ohio State graduate admission (university-wide): International applicants to Ohio State graduate programmes: minimum English proficiency TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS Academic 6.5 or Duolingo English Test 120 (many programmes require higher; scores valid two years); applicants need a four-year US bachelor's degree or equivalent (16 years of study). A complete application includes the online application, transcripts and references plus any programme-specific items.

Requirements published at program group level.

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.

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

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