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
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Botany Bioinformatics & Biostatistics Genetics View 60 other PhDs in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in United StatesAcademic requirements
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.
- Standardized test score (GRE or GMAT)
Tuition Fee
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International
40507 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 40507 USD per year during 60 months. -
National
37140 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 37140 USD per year during 60 months. -
In-State
12424 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12424 USD per year during 60 months.
Living costs for Columbus
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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