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PhD Toxicology - Ecology at University of Georgia

University of Georgia, United States

Programme overview

The Interdisciplinary Toxicology Program engages students and faculty from units across campus and at SREL in the study of toxicology. The Ecology Toxicology major is designed to be flexible and accommodate the professional goals of the student, while still creating a strong cohort and ensuring foundational knowledge in ecology.

Faculty: Odum School of Ecology  |  Duration: 34 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Athens, GA, United States

What you will study

34 credit hours total. Required courses include BIOS 7020 Intermediate Biostatistical Reasoning; ECOL 9000 (min. 9 hours) Doctoral Research; ECOL 9300 (min. 3 hours) Doctoral Dissertation; EHSC 7490 Principles of Toxicology; FANR 6750-6750D Experimental Methods in Forestry and Natural Resources Research.

Career pathways

Graduates go on to diverse careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Apply to the UGA Graduate School and include the following: - 3 Letters of recommendation - CV - Statement of Purpose - Unofficial transcript (3.0 minimum GPA for undergraduate degree; 3.3 for graduate degree) Although there are no formal course requirements for admission, previous coursework and training should reflect preparation for advanced study in toxicology (e.g. coursework in toxicology and ecology, work experience, research experience, publications, presentations, REU participation, MS or senior thesis). International students: For students whose primary language is not English, proof of English proficiency is required. Students need to submit official university documents according to the UGA Graduate School requirements. Students will also have to show certificate of finances upon acceptance to the program. Applicants must have an ITP faculty member willing to serve as an advisor. Application deadline is December 15, but we encourage applications to be submitted by mid-November.

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.

Duration: 34 credit hours

Apply through the official page: https://grad.uga.edu/

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