Students wishing to be admitted to the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at Oregon State University should apply to the Graduate School. A complete application consists of:
Generally, a successful applicant will have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 (on a scale of 4). Combined GRE aptitude scores of 300 for Verbal and Quantitative Reasoning, and 3.5 for Analytical Writing in the new scoring system. On the old GRE scoring scale we look for 1200 on Verbal and Quantitative, and 3.5 on Analytical Writing. Alternatively, candidates will present comparable evidence indicative of probable success in graduate school.
All applicants will apply through the Oregon State University Graduate school, here. More information on the application process can be found on our Admission Information page.
Foreign applicants must score 7 on the IELTS or fufill the TOEFL requriments as follows:
Internet-Based TOEFL | 100 or better |
Computer-Based TOEFL | 250 or better |
Paper TOEFL | 600 or better |
To be admitted in good standing a student should have completed a bachelor's degree program in chemistry, physics, or a biological science. The typical applicant will have at least one year of general physics, general chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, biology, and mathematics through calculus. In general, all graduate students accepted into the Ph.D program are offered financial support.
If you are interested in pursuing a second Ph.D, please see information from the Graduate School.
GRE and TOEFL codes are as follows: GRE-University 4586; TOEFL-University 4586