PhD Toxicology at Iowa State University

Programme overview

Collaborate with renowned faculty on interdisciplinary studies exploring chemical hazards, risk assessment, and toxicological mechanisms, preparing you to address complex challenges in human and environmental health. Whether your interests lie in regulatory toxicology, drug safety, or environmental risk assessment, Iowa State provides a supportive and innovative environment to advance your career in toxicology.

Faculty: Graduate College | Study mode: full-time | Intake: For best opportunities for admission, apply for Fall by sending in your complete application no later than February 1. We accept applications year around if funding is available. | Location: Ames, IA, United States

What you will study

Areas of specialization/research: Air Quality; Bacterial Toxins; Biochemical Toxicology; Cancer Research; Cellular Toxicology; Environmental Toxicology; Food Safety; Nutritional Toxicology; Insect Toxicology; Neurotoxicology; Pesticide Research; Cellular Toxicology, Molecular and Genetic Toxicology; Analytical Toxicology; Risk Assessment; Veterinary Toxicology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College requirements: 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) Academic Records/Transcripts Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.) Proof of English Proficiency. Programme-specific requirements: Statement of previous research experience; and statement of present research interests that you wish to pursue at Iowa State (may be one document) We would appreciate it if your supplemental materials (resume, research experience, research interests) were submitted as a pdf into the on-line application system. If you are unable to upload the supplement information, you may send to [email protected] Program Requires GRE: Yes Program Requires GMAT: No

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms for first-year applicants include Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027. International undergraduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may be submitted up to one year before the intended start date; applying at least six to eight weeks in advance is strongly recommended.

Graduate application fee: $60 for domestic applicants and $100 for international applicants (nonrefundable), a separate fee for each program applied to; some programs postpone fee collection until after review. Deadlines are set by each graduate program.

Apply through the official page: https://apps.admissions.iastate.edu/apply/online/

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