PhD Molecular and Environmental Toxicology at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Programme overview

Studies the mechanisms by which environmental toxicants act on humans and other organisms and how they behave in the environment. Focal areas include metabolic and genetic toxicology, neurotoxicology, immunotoxicology, ecotoxicology and bioremediation.

Faculty: School of Medicine and Public Health (with CALS, Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy) | Department: Molecular and Environmental Toxicology Center | Duration: Minimum 51 credits | Intake: Fall only | Study mode: full-time | Location: Madison, WI, United States

What you will study

Core includes Toxicology I and II, Environmental Chemical Kinetics, responsible conduct of research, scientific communication, seminar every semester, 7 elective credits and 20 research credits.

Career pathways

Graduates work in government agencies (policy, regulation, research), private industry (hazardous waste management, occupational safety, regulatory compliance, R&D) and academia.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) Not required but may be considered if available; Letters of Recommendation Required 3. The Molecular & Environmental Toxicology Program's admission deadline is for consideration for matriculation in fall the following year (i.e., December 1, 2017 deadline for a fall 2018 matriculation). To qualify for graduate study in Molecular and Environmental Toxicology, applicants normally have a bachelor's degree in a biological or physical science, with at least a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale). Prerequisites The following courses should be completed before entrance to the program: four semesters of chemistry, including at least one of organic (depending on the planned direction within the program, a semester of either analytical chemistry or biochemistry is highly recommended); one semester of math-based physics (a second semester is highly recommended);

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.

Entry terms (spring, summer or fall) vary by programme and are listed on each programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. An applicant may have active applications in only one entry term at a time.

Application deadlines vary by programme and are listed on the programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. Applications are submitted through the Graduate School application portal. The application fee is $75 US, non-refundable, payable by credit card (MasterCard or Visa) or debit/ATM; international applicants pay an extra $6 processing fee. Up to three programmes in the same entry term can be applied to for one application fee.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.wisc.edu/apply/requirements/

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