Admissions Prerequisites

Applicants typically have academic preparation in biochemistry, biology, biophysics, chemistry, chemical or civil engineering, environmental science, mathematics, microbiology, molecular biology, or physics. In general all applicants, but particularly those applying to the Ph.D. and the M.S. thesis programs, should carefully inspect the research interests of department faculty (http://ogi.edu/ebs/people/) to ensure that your interests are well aligned with those of one or more of the department's faculty. You are also welcome to contact individual faculty concerning your potential involvement in their research.

Admissions Deadlines

Applications for admission to the master's program are accepted and evaluated year-round, for admittance in any quarter. Ph.D. applications are also considered year-round, but those received by the first workday in January (following the New Year holiday) will have priority consideration for financial assistance.

Financial Support

All applicants will be considered for tuition scholarships. Students admitted to the Ph.D. program generally receive a living stipend and full tuition support.

Students admitted to the M.S. program are eligible for tuition scholarships that cover a portion of the applicable tuition. The amount of tuition scholarship is determined during the admission process. Depending on the availability of funds, students applying for thesis M.S. degrees will also be considered for a living stipend.

TOEFL and GRE Requirements

TOEFL minimum score is 550 for the paper-based test, 213 for the computer-based test, and 79-80 for the internet-based test. GRE not required.

PhD Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
TOEFL minimum score is 550 for the paper-based test, 213 for the computer-based test, and 79-80 for the internet-based test. GRE general scores and GRE subject scores for one of the following test is required: (a) biology, (b) chemistry or (c) biochemistry, cell and molecular biology.

Masters Environmental Science and Engineering
TOEFL minimum score is 600 for the paper-based test, 250 for the computer-based test and 100 for the internet-based test. GRE general scores are required. GRE subject scores are not required.

PhD Environmental Science and Engineering
TOEFL minimum score is 600 for the paper-based test, 250 for the computer-based test and 100 for the internet-based test. GRE general scores are required. GRE subject scores are not required.

Non-Matriculated Students

Courses in the department are open to part-time students without admission to a degree program.  Simply print out the non-degree application form, complete it and fax it to (503) 748-1285 or bring it into the Department of Graduate Education office, Suite 405 in the Paul Clayton Building (building 2 on campus map at http://www.ogi.edu/maps/ and the staff can help get you registered. Once your student account is created, you can register for individual courses on-line through the course schedule, make online payments, print unofficial transcripts, view your grades, etc. If you prefer not to register online, please come to the Graduate Education office for assistance.

How to Apply

Details can be found on the OGI Admissions Webpage.