MS in Biological Sciences

Ohio University (United States) · 1 Ohio University Athens OH 45701

About University:

Ohio University is a public research university in Athens, Ohio. The first university chartered by an Act of Congress and the first to be chartered in Ohio, it was chartered in 1787 by the Congress of the Confederation and subsequently approved for the territory in 1802 and state in 1804, opening for students in 1809. Ohio University is the oldest university in Ohio and among the oldest public universities in the United States. As of fall 2020, the university's total enrollment at Athens was slightly more than 18,000, while the all-campus enrollment was just over 28,000.

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About University:

Ohio University is a public research university in Athens, Ohio. The first university chartered by an Act of Congress and the first to be chartered in Ohio, it was chartered in 1787 by the Congress of the Confederation and subsequently approved for the territory in 1802 and state in 1804, opening for students in 1809. Ohio University is the oldest university in Ohio and among the oldest public universities in the United States. As of fall 2020, the university's total enrollment at Athens was slightly more than 18,000, while the all-campus enrollment was just over 28,000.

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Program Details:

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Institute

College of Arts and Sciences

Degree

MS

Duration

2 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Biological Sciences

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 22300

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 8700

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 16200

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

TOEFL

90

Undergrad GPA

3.2

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Intake Deadline 1

08 Jan, 2026

(August-2026)

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  • Degree Certificate

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  • Degree Transcript

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  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

    University Specific

    Three letters of recommendation.

  • Resume

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  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)

    University Specific

    Provide a statement of why the student wants to pursue a graduate degree, an indication of the section the student wishes to join (i.e. Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience, or Cell, Developmental and Microbiology), a list of three active graduate faculty members the student is interested in as advisers (https://www.ohio.edu/cas/biology/faculty(opens in a new window)), and at least one program faculty member who is interested in serving as the student's interim adviser. Please note that listing a faculty member as a potential advisor does not guarantee admission to that specific faculty member’s lab. Admitted students may be placed in a research lab other than those indicated as preferred by the applicant. Consequently, the statement of purpose should also contain information on the general research topics the applicant is interested in.

  • Test Score Report

    Common Document

    TOEFL

  • Credential Evaluation

    Common Document

    Ohio University accepts international credential evaluations from applicants who have attended colleges/universities outside of the United States. Credential evaluations must be completed by an evaluation company that is a member of NACES. Credential evaluations must include a course-by-course report and an assessment of the U.S. equivalency of the academic credit. Evaluations and verified copies of the academic documents used in the assessment must be sent by the evaluation service directly to the Ohio University Graduate College. This evaluation is considered an official transcript.

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