Program Overview

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Environmental Toxicology, M.S.

The Environmental Toxicology program prepares graduates to perform research and solve problems related to environmental health issues. This program offers an exciting opportunity for graduate students to dive deep into the study of how environmental contaminants and stressors impact both human health and environmental quality.

About the M.S. in Environmental Toxicology

By engaging in cutting-edge research and immersive coursework, students will gain a profound understanding of these critical issues. This knowledge underscores the importance of conducting high-quality basic and applied research, which is essential for shaping effective environmental policies and regulations.

Program Information

Degree

M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Emphases

Environmental Toxicology

Required Credit Hours

30 - 36 Hours

Program Type

Master's Program

Program Location

Oxford

School

School of Pharmacy

Duration

2 - 3 Years

Environmental Toxicology Program Details

Degree Requirements

The M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences with an emphasis in Environmental Toxicology requires a minimum of 30 credit hours.

Course Requirements

• Graduate Student Survival Strategies (BMS 601) (2 hours)
• Principles of Pharmacology and Toxicology I (Phcl 675) (4 hours)
• Environmental Toxicology (Phcl 547) (2 hours)
• Advanced Topics in Toxicology (BMS 767) (2 hours)
• Biometry (Bisc 504) (4 hours)
• Research Ethics (Grad 600) (1 hour)
• 500/600/700-level electives (500-level courses require adviser approval) (5 hours)

Seminar Requirement

Students are required to register for BMS 643 (Z-grade) every semester, with the exception of those semesters in which the student presents a seminar and instead registers for BMS 641 (graded).

Other Academic Requirements

A thesis based on experimental work in the general area of environmental toxicology is required. Students must maintain an overall GPA of at least 3.0 (B).

Admission Criteria

Application Deadlines

• Fall: February 1
• Spring: October 1

Application Requirements

• Two letters of recommendation
• A statement of purpose
• Undergraduate/graduate transcript(s)
• IELTS/TOEFL score (if applicable)
• GRE score is not required for admission

Research Areas

The Environmental Toxicology program emphasizes both basic and applied research, offering many pathways to explore cutting-edge solutions for global health challenges.

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