The Doctor of Philosophy program in Human Toxicology requires a minimum of 72 s.h. of graduate credit. The program is designed for students with backgrounds in the biological, engineering, and physical sciences. Entering students should have solid training in science, including courses in introductory chemistry and biology, and organic chemistry; knowledge of biochemistry and molecular biology is also useful. Students may remedy deficiencies by taking appropriate courses during their first year of graduate study.

The Human Toxicology Program is flexible. Students work with their mentor to plan a course of study tailored to their individual interests and goals within the field of toxicology. Examples of some sample plans can be found in Appendix 2 of the Student Handbook.

PhD. students with a major in human toxicology must successfully complete the following course work as part of their course of study.

After successfully completing the comprehensive examination, usually at the end of the third year of graduate study, the student advances to PhD. candidacy. Students then devote most of their time to dissertation research and writing. Upon successful completion of all requirements, including the dissertation and its oral defense, students are awarded the Doctor of Philosophy degree.

Associated Courses

For course descriptions and prerequisite information, see the course listings in the College of Pharmacy and the Department of Occupational and Environmental Health sections of the Catalog.