Overview

Education

Our program provides a full spectrum of research training opportunities with the underlying common theme of molecular genetics. Research in individual faculty laboratories focuses on fundamental questions in molecular, cellular and developmental biology. The Molecular Genetics programme is offered by The Ohio State University.

The graduate faculty in the department study a wide range of exciting problems in molecular genetics using model organisms. The breadth of faculty interests and expertise will ensure that any graduate student will receive a stellar education and will be exposed to research questions which align with their interests and hone their skills. The goal of our graduate program is to train scientists who will be able to establish themselves as independent researchers in academia, government or industry.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Systems of Genetic Analysis

DNA Transactions and Gene Regulation

First Year Student Orientation

Advances in Cell Biology

Developmental Genetics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbus, United States

Disciplines

Molecular Sciences View 142 other PhDs in Molecular Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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General requirements

You may upload abstracts for your oral and/or poster research presentations. Each abstract should less than one page and in pdf format. Each submission should include all authors, with presenting author (you) underlined, title, abstract text, date of presentation, and name and location of meeting, conference, or forum.

The GRE General and Subject tests are not required; however, students who have taken the GRE exam(s) are welcome to submit scores. The Molecular Genetics graduate program admissions committee takes a holistic approach to evaluating applications and GRE scores may be helpful for students with gaps or weaknesses in their academic records.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

14318 USD / year

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Out-of-State

14318 USD / year

≈ 14318 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

14318 USD / year

≈ 14318 USD / year

Living costs

Columbus

United States

940 - 1520 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Delivered

Campus Location

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Other requirements

General requirements

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