PhD Toxicology at University of Cincinnati

Programme overview

The PhD in Toxicology is delivered through the Environmental Genetics and Molecular Toxicology programme. Students interview faculty and complete lab rotations in the first year to choose a dissertation lab, then complete a Qualifying Exam, form a Dissertation Committee that meets every 6 months, and are expected to publish at least one first-author paper.

Faculty: College of Medicine | Department: Environmental and Public Health Sciences (Environmental Genetics and Molecular Toxicology) | Duration: 90 credit hours post-baccalaureate; 60 credit hours post-master's | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cincinnati, OH, United States

What you will study

Required courses must be passed with B- or better; a minimum of 90 semester graduate credit hours post-baccalaureate or 60 post-master's, with electives and research credits beyond required courses.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences (Environmental Genetics and Molecular Toxicology graduate programmes): applicants submit a CV or resume with biographical essay and research interests, a statement of purpose, unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended (official copies if admitted), and three letters of recommendation; PhD applicants also report prior research experience in average hours per week over the past year. International applicants whose native language is not English submit an approved English language exam and a transcript evaluation from a NACES member organization. Fall deadlines: August 1 (domestic MS and PhD) and July 1 (international MS and PhD); spring MS deadlines are November 1 (domestic) and October 1 (international); spring PhD admission is closed. Graduate assistantship funding applications (PhD only) are due December 15 of the year before intake.

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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.

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