PhD Oral Biology at The Ohio State University

Programme overview

The Oral Biology PhD is an interdisciplinary program of twenty-nine faculty from three health sciences colleges (dentistry, medicine and veterinary medicine) and the Comprehensive Cancer Center. Its main focus is laboratory-based research education in the dental and craniofacial region.

Faculty: College of Dentistry (interdisciplinary with Medicine and Veterinary Medicine) | Intake: Summer 2027 (Oct 15, 2026), Autumn 2027 (Dec 1, 2026 U.S.; Oct 15, 2026 international), Spring 2028 (Dec 20, 2027) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

Students learn to develop hypotheses, design research protocols, collect and analyze data and explain findings. The curriculum ranges from basic cell biology to systems biology to biomaterials.

Career pathways

Research and teaching careers in university or non-academic settings.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School minimum criteria apply to all applicants. GRE not required. Applicants are strongly advised to contact at least one program faculty member about research and funding. International applicants: TOEFL iBT 4.0 or higher (new scale; 79 equivalent on the earlier scale), IELTS Academic 6.5 or higher, or Duolingo 120 or higher.

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 2027 (Oct 15, 2026), Autumn 2027 (Dec 1, 2026 U.S.; Oct 15, 2026 international), Spring 2028

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

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