About the Program

Special Strengths

Interdisciplinary research and training, with faculty from 17 departments within the School of Medicine and Dentistry.
A strong curriculum.
Faculty members are internationally recognized, well-funded, fully committed to graduate education. They have proven track records in mentoring students to the Ph.D. degree.
Supported in part by a Toxicology Training Grant (T32 ES07026) from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, with continuous federal funding since 1966.
Financial aid is provided to all students. In addition to the $25,500 stipend (2010—2011), single health plan coverage and travel to scientific meetings is provided to all trainees.
Outstanding applicants may qualify for Toxicology Scholar awards of up to $5,000 to supplement the stipend.
All students admitted receive a full tuition scholarship.
There is a full-time program coordinator.
Housed within theDepartment of Environmental Medicine, which ranks 7th in National Institutes of Health funding among comparable departments.
Collaborative atmosphere among students, faculty, and other departments.
Science outreach and education are also important components of our program. Graduate students may participate in these programs as part of their development as scientists and educators.
Successful placement of graduates in academia, research institutes, government, and industry.

For more information and details on how to apply please visit the Office for Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs.