How to Apply
The Interdisciplinary Program in Molecular and Cellular Biology has much to offer students who wish to pursue advanced studies and research in biochemistry and molecular and cellular biology.
Generally, it is recommended that students enter the program in the fall quarter. Applications are to be received by February 1 for entrance in the following fall quarter. Application forms can be downloaded or obtained from the address listed below, Irvine Hall 109, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio 45701. However, students are encouraged to apply online. Students are required to take the GRE General Test. The Subject Test in biology; chemistry; or biochemistry, cell and molecular biology is highly recommended. In the case of international students, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required. Additional information is available in the .
Only complete applications with all supporting documents are considered for admission and funding. All applications must include the following:
1. Application Form: It is recommended that you submit application forms by using the apply online feature (see side bar). If you can only submit paper copies, then two completed copies should be sent to the address listed below. Do not send any application materials to Ohio University's Office of Graduate Student Services. Select the correct program code. For the Ph.D. degree; if you are primarily interested in studying with faculty in the Biological Sciences or Biomedical Sciences Departments use PH6947, Chemistry faculty use PH6946, and Plant Biology faculty use PH6949. For the M.S. degree use MS2517 for Biological Sciences or Biomedical Sciences, use MS3311 for Chemistry, and use MS2111 for Plant Biology.
2. Final official transcripts: Two original copies of official transcripts of all past post-secondary education (college or university) in native language with English translation both certified by the institution(s) attended.
3. Application fee: The $45 application fee must be submitted with the application.
4. GRE scores: Verbal, Quantitative and Analytical Writing scores are required of all applicants. The GRE subject test is not required. Ohio University testing code is 1593 and Molecular and Cellular Biology is 0206.
5. For International applicants only (not required for those with a US degree):
a. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score: The minimum score is 620 (260, computer-based, 105 internet-based) for MCB applicants. Ohio University testing code is 1593, and Molecular and Cellular Biology is 74.
Each international student entering Ohio University will also be tested by the after arrival on the Athens campus.
b. Completed Graduate Student Financial Affidavit of Support - see page 15 of the application form.
6. Three letters of reference from current or former professors. (See page 16 of the application form. It is not requred that the person writing the letter use this form).
7. A short essay about prior training, research interests and career goals.
8. A list of 2-3 MCB faculty members that the applicant would like to review their application (see ).
Send all supporting documents directly to the address below. Please do not send these materials to Ohio University's Office of Graduate Student Services (disregard the mailing address instructions on the application forms). All the application materials will first be evaluated by the MCB graduate chair and then forwarded to Graduate Student Services. MCB does not consider any application until all of the required items have been received. The deadline to apply for the next fall quarter is February 1. Applicants asking for financial support should submit the complete application (all eight items listed above) as soon as possible.
Supporting documents should be sent to the address below:
Molec/Cell Biology Prog. Applications
Irvine Hall 109
Ohio University
Athens, Ohio 45701-2979
Telephone: 740-593-4170
Fax: 740-593-1569
mcb@ohio.edu
To request further information, please visit the .
