Overview

Education

The Graduate Program in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (MCDB) prepares students for careers as research scientists and educators in an academic or industrial environment. The Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology programme is offered by The Ohio State University.

MCDB is interdisciplinary in nature and includes the combined talents of more than 100 PhD students and 180 faculty from multiple departments in eight colleges:

Medicine
Arts and Sciences
Veterinary Medicine
Pharmacy
Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences
Dentistry
Engineering
Public Health

Programme Structure

Research

Cancer biology

Cell biology

Developmental biology

DNA replication and repair

Gene expression

Molecular medicine

Molecular neurobiology

Plant molecular biology

RNA biology

Virology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Research Statement (1 page) – The research statement should explain the applicant’s interest in science in general and, more particularly in molecular, cellular, and/or developmental biology. Information about undergraduate and/or graduate research experiences should be included. The applicant should also indicate which specific areas of research they are most interested in pursuing for their doctoral training.

Personal Statement (1/2 page, optional)

Three (3) Letters of Recommendation

Official transcript(s) for each institution attended

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

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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