Overview

Education

This program is supported by an interdisciplinary group of advisory faculty working together to produce the next generation of global leaders in sustainable agricultural biotechnology. The Translational Plant Science program is offered by The Ohio State University.

This novel program seeks exceptional students from a variety of discplines, including chemistry, engineering, entomology, ecology, evolution, molecular genetics, microbiology, crop sciences, plant pathology and bioinformatics.

Applicants interested in a PhD in the following areas of research are encouraged to apply:

Global agriculture
Plant-based biotechnology
International academia-industry interactions
Biofuels and bioproducts
Sustainability and the environment
Plant-pathogen interactions
Plants in human and animal health

Programme Structure

Courses include:

DNA Transactions and Gene Regulation

Plant Biochemistry

Macromolecular Structure and Function

Enzymes

Membranes and Lipids

Physical Biochemistry

Protein Engineering

Plant Virology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-03 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbus, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The equivalent of a four-year bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college or university, earned by the expected date of entry into your graduate program.

A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale or equivalent) for the last bachelor's or advanced degree earned.

Transcripts or other credentials documenting that you have completed prerequisite academic work.

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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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

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