Overview
Features
- The Interdisciplinary Biophysics Graduate Program at The Ohio State University trains students in quantitative approaches to cutting edge biomedical problems. The program crosses 6 colleges and comprises 83 faculty in 33 departments.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- Submit a graduate admissions application online. Biophysics is listed in the admissions application as Biophysics-PhD and Biophysics-MS. Select the link corresponding to the term you are seeking to apply. You will need to create an account if you are not a current OSU student or OSU employee.
- Request official English proficiency scores to be sent to Ohio State University (International Applicants Only)
- Submit a curriculum vitae (CV), 3 reference letters, statement of purpose, and academic transcripts electronically via the online graduate admissions application
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 20,106 AUD / year (≈ 14,318 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 20,106 AUD / year (≈ 14,318 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 20,106 AUD / year (≈ 14,318 USD / year)
Living costs
Columbus, United States: 1,320–2,134 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Graduate and professional students at Ohio State have a variety of funding options available to them, including associateships and other employment, fellowships, loans and scholarships.

