DEGREE: Doctor of Philosophy, Toxicology
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Learning objectives
Upon satisfactory completion of the Doctor of Philosophy program in Toxicology, students should be competent in all areas of Toxicology expected of Master of Science students, as noted. In addition, they should be able to:
- Conceive, develop and conduct original research leading to significant advances in the knowledge of mechanisms of toxic action or in the assessment of risk deriving from exposure to toxicants
- Apply advanced methodology to research projects in environmental health and develop new research methods to address environmental or occupational health problems
- Demonstrate written and oral skills by preparing papers and presentations for peer scientists and the community at large.
Program Curriculum and Course Requirements:
PhD Toxicology students are required to complete the PhD core courses, the Toxicology Required courses, and twelve elective credits.
| Requirement | Courses | Minimum Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Sciences | BIOC 440, 441, 442 | 12 |
| Biostatistics | BIOST 512 or 518 or higher | 4 |
| Epidemiology | EPI 511 or higher | 3 |
| Environmental & Occupational Health Seminar | ENV H 580 | 6 |
| Dissertation | ENV H 800 | 27 |
| Lab Rotations[1] | ENV H 595 | 6-9 |
| [1] Two rotations required with previous relevant master's degree, three otherwise. | ||
| Requirement | Courses | Minimum Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Toxicology Core Sequence | Environmental & Occupational Toxicology I, II, III (ENV H 514,515,516) | 9 |
| Toxicology Journal Club[1] | Current Topics in Toxicology (ENV H 591) | 9 |
| [1] Of the nine credits (minimum) of Current Topics courses, at least six credits have to be in ENV H 591 (Current Topics in Toxicology). The other credits can be chosen among other Current Topics courses offered by the Department of Environmental Health or other departments, with approval by student's advisory committee. | ||
| Advanced Toxicology[2] | Variable | 6 |
| [2] The three courses in Advanced Toxicology may be chosen among those offered by the department's Toxicology program or other appropriate courses offered by other departments (e.g. Pharmacology, Pathology, and Medicinal Chemistry). | ||
| Physiology | Variable | 3 |
| Electives[3] | Variable | 12 |
| [3] Of the four courses (minimum) described as electives, two must be departmental courses, and the other two may be taken outside of the department. For the two departmental courses, choose from any of the non-Toxicology programs (Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, or Occupational Medicine). Selections should minimally reflect electives from at least two of these programs. All elective courses must be approved by the student's advisory committee. | ||