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PhD Toxicology and Cancer Biology at University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky, United States

Programme overview

The Ph.D. in Toxicology & Cancer Biology prepares students to investigate the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying toxic responses and cancer development. Through interdisciplinary coursework and hands-on research, students explore areas such as environmental toxicants, carcinogenesis, drug development, and cellular signaling pathways.

Faculty: College of Medicine  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall, Spring  |  Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

Students directly admitted to Toxicology may select a dissertation mentor from among Core faculty and all Joint faculty of Toxicology and Cancer Biology. Together, these faculty offer students directly admitted to Toxicology a full spectrum of research programs related to environmental, agricultural and biomedical toxicology.

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Entry requirements

Programme-specific requirements: Students first apply to the Integrated Biomedical Sciences PhD program, and after successful completion of the 1-year curriculum, students can select this doctoral program to pursue their dissertation research and PhD degree. Admission Requirements: An appropriate degree (e.g., Chemistry, Biological Sciences) from an accredited college or university. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. A Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score is not required. For international applicants, the minimum acceptable TOFEL score is 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based). The minimum IELTS score is 6.5. Application Requirements: 2-3 letters of recommendation. You will be asked to provide the names and contact information of your references. A personal statement indicating research interest and goals for doctoral study and beyond. CV/Resume. If you have written a research paper we encourage you to include it, but it is not required. Graduate School requirements apply (not programme-specific): see the Graduate School admission requirements.

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.

Graduate applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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