Plant Biology
Doctorate in Plant Biology
Curriculum
- Sixty credit hours beyond MS
- Seventy-90 credit hours beyond B.S.
- Qualifying exam
- Dissertation
GRADSGo on to prestigious careers
including positions in academia, industry and government agencies.
Research
Graduate degrees in the life sciences are primarily research degrees, enabling recipients to conduct independent scientific inquiry as self-motivated professionals. Such individuals contribute greatly to the advancement of society, through generation of new knowledge relevant to economic development and environmental protection.
Admissions Requirements
- Original official transcripts
- Statement of purpose and goals, tailored toward specific faculty member(s) with whom you wish to work
- Resumé/CV
- Three letters of recommendation
- Financial affidavit in accordance to OSU requirements (international students only)
Test Scores:
- TOEFL required for international applicants who aren't native English speakers (iBT score of 79/PBT Score of 550)
- Minimum TOEFL speaking score of 26 for teaching assistantship eligibility
Application Deadlines:
- Jan. 15 (fall admission primary consideration)
- March 1 (fall admission)
- July 15 (spring semester primary consideration)
- Sept. 1 (spring semester)
* Meeting early application deadlines is strongly advised for full consideration and support.
Cost & Assistance
Graduate teaching and graduate research assistantship positions are available. Each comes with tuition waivers and monthly stipends.