Overview

Key facts:

These qualities combine to make The Ohio State University's program in Chemical Physics one of your best choices as you seek the training and skills necessary to succeed as a scientist.
We encourage you, if possible, to visit the campus for a firsthand look at our facilities and the people who could be a part of your career in chemical physics. We think that you will find our program at Ohio State to be exceptionally strong and stimulating.
All students admitted to the Chemical Physics program are offered full tuition support and a generous stipend, either as a Graduate Teaching Associate (GTA) or through a fellowship offer.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Quantum Mechanics

Chemistry

Physics

Statistical Mechanics/Thermodynamics/Kinetics

Spectroscopy

Frontiers in Spectroscopy

Laser and Optics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbus, United States

Disciplines

Physics Chemistry View 193 other PhDs in Physics in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

You should write to each institution you have attended requesting that one official transcript of all courses completed at those institutions be sent to OSU Admissions.

Testing Requirements

Recommendations

Statement of Purpose/Intent

Curriculum Vitae/Resume

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

13452 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13452 USD per year during 60 months.
National

13452 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13452 USD per year during 60 months.
In-State

13452 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13452 USD per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Columbus

940 - 1520 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Graduate Associateships

Associateships are the primary source of financial assistance. Most graduate associates work 20 hours a week for nine months in exchange for payment of resident and non-resident tuition and fees, a monthly stipend, and 85 percent of health insurance. No repayment is necessary.

Fellowships

Graduate fellowships are limited in number and are awarded on a competitive basis. Most graduate fellowship awards provide a monthly stipend, payment of resident and non-resident tuition, and 85 percent of health insurance. No repayment is necessary.

Federal loans

U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply for government-sponsored loans (which must be repaid).

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Chemical Physics.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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