PhD Toxicology at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Programme overview

The PhD in Toxicology is offered by the Department of Environmental Health Sciences and focuses on research in how exposures cause pathological dysfunction or disease and how to prevent adverse effects and protect public health.

Faculty: School of Public Health | Department: Environmental Health Sciences | Intake: Fall; application deadline December 1 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

Doctoral coursework and original research, with suggested coursework and program components set by the department.

Career pathways

Research, government, pharmaceutical industry, product safety evaluation, public service, health policy and regulatory affairs; academic positions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Environmental Health Sciences department PhD programmes (Environmental Health Sciences and Toxicology): apply through the Rackham Graduate School by December 1. Application requires an academic statement of purpose (1-3 pages), personal statement, quantitative statement (500 words), three letters of recommendation (at least two recommended from faculty), CV/resume, transcripts, and two EHS faculty members listed as preferred mentors. International applicants need an official TOEFL (84) or IELTS (6.5) score unless waived (degree from US/Canada/UK or English-medium instruction).

Requirements published at program group level.

Intake: Fall; application deadline December 1

Apply through the official page: https://rackham.umich.edu/admissions/applying/

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