Our PhD in Biomedical Sciences is offered through the College of Medicine and designed to provide high-quality training to prepare graduates for successful careers in biomedical research.
Our goal is to train talented, predoctoral students about interdisciplinary approaches to biomedical research, critical thinking and technical proficiencies necessary to thrive in the rapidly evolving fields within biomedical sciences. The BSGP is an umbrella program that includes faculty from multiple departments. Students explore 11 different areas of research emphasis. Required courses are the same for all students. We seek to train our students to become part of the biomedical scientist workforce and to make meaningful scientific discoveries in academia, industry and government.
Virtual information sessions
Are you thinking about furthering your education by earning a PhD in Biomedical Sciences? Join us for one of our virtual information sessions to learn more about getting started, funding opportunities, application materials and deadlines, career benefits and more!
Register for one of the following virtual information sessions:
- October 1, 2025: 1-2:30pm EST
Pathways to Graduate School: Are you thinking about furthering your education by earning a graduate degree? Are you wondering how different graduate school is from undergraduate studies? Learn about different pathways to graduate school, methods for funding graduate education, and how to craft a successful biomedical sciences PhD application with the BSGP. - October 15, 2025: 1-2:30pm EST
BSGP information session for international applicants, US citizens and permanent residents - October 29, 2025: 1-2:30pm EST
BSGP information session for US citizens and permanent residents
Admissions
There are many ways to pursue a scientific career in biomedicine. Our program will provide you with an outstanding opportunity to achieve your goals. We offer helpful tips for before and after you apply to the program.
Learn how to apply
Curriculum
Designed to allow graduate students to build a solid foundation for their professional lives as biomedical researchers, the BSGP curriculum maintains high standards of intellectual rigor, fosters creativity and passion for research.
Our People
The BSGP is comprised of over 300 faculty members from nineteen departments across Ohio State’s College of Medicine. This interdisciplinary team enables our graduate students to build solid foundations and make high impact discoveries as researchers.
