Toxicology, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

The PhD in Toxicology requires a minimum of 46 credits, in addition to 12 credits of TOXI899. Students are also required to complete a minimum of 12 credits in two areas of specialization (six credits in each), included in the 46 credit total.

The PhD program consists of a minimum of 46 credit hours of graduate courses, in addition to 12 credits of Doctoral Dissertation Research. The two areas of specialized focus could be in areas like Advanced Epidemiology/Biostatistics, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pathology/Immunology/Microbiology, or Environmental Science/Ecology/Climate. Program requirements for a PhD degree in toxicology also include successful completion of a written and oral comprehensive exam in the format of an NIH research proposal, oral defense of a written dissertation research proposal, and a minimum of 12 credits of PhD dissertation research, written dissertation, and a final dissertation defense. The program can be completed on either a full- or part time basis. It is anticipated that students will complete more than the minimum number of credits.