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PhD Microbiology and Environmental Toxicology at University of California, Santa Cruz

University of California, Santa Cruz, United States

Programme overview

The Department of Microbiology and Environmental Toxicology (METX) focuses on the human and environmental health impacts of chemicals and pathogens. A unifying disciplinary theme of research in METX is that both environmental chemicals and pathogens represent physiological effects that, in many cases, elicit specific molecular and inflammatory responses that increase the risk of adverse health outcomes in exposed individuals.

Faculty: Physical and Biological Sciences Division  |  Department: Microbiology and Environmental Toxicology  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Santa Cruz, CA, United States

What you will study

Required courses listed in the catalogue include Interdisciplinary Approaches in Environmental Toxicology, Graduate Research Project Development, Practice of Science, Scientific Communication in Microbiology and Environmental Toxicology A, Scientific Grant Writing, Advanced Topics in Environmental Health.

Career pathways

Our training prepares students to become leaders in various fields, following career paths in academia, teaching, industry, and government.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: USD 13,722 a year (2026-27). UC graduate academic student Tuition for California residents (rate band for academic graduate programmes). Excludes Student Services Fee, campus fees and UC SHIP health insurance. Non-residents additionally pay Nonresident Supplemental Tuition of $15,102 Source

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