Degree Program Ph.D. in Toxicology
The Ph.D. in toxicology program focuses on gaining in-depth knowledge of the effects of chemicals and other potentially harmful agents on the health of the environment, humans, and animals, and requires that students make a unique research contribution to the field. Students in this option are required to submit two or more first author publications in peer reviewed journals, successfully defend their work, and complete a dissertation.
Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences
The Department of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences is home to one of the largest environmental health programs in the nation, and the only one that incorporates radiological health into its core curriculum. Students and researchers in environmental health investigate how natural and built environments affect human and animal health and seek solutions to minimize negative health consequences of environmental and workplace exposures. Radiological health has a long tradition at CSU focused on the biological effects of radiation, including laboratory studies of the damaging effects of radiation, and clinical uses of radiation in diagnostic imaging and cancer therapy.
Program Highlights
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Hands-on laboratory instruction
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Opportunities for independent study, research internships, and applied workshops
Research Opportunities
Students can participate in research opportunities in selected areas of environmental and radiological health sciences to independently study, or investigate, a specific topic or topics under the guidance of a faculty member with expertise in that area.
There are many opportunities to work with our world-renowned faculty in the areas of:
- Clinical and forensic toxicology
- Environmental toxicology and metabolism
- Risk assessment and computational toxicology
- Systems toxicology and disease models
Training grants
Students may be eligible to earn grant funding and additional hands-on research experience by participating in the Initiative for Maximizing Student Development in Translational Medicine Program, a research training opportunity funded by the National Institutes of Health.
Career Opportunities
Our program will help you succeed in professional school, or prepare you for a career in a wide variety of fields.
- Biotechnology
- Consulting
- Government
- Health Care
- Law
- Pharmaceuticals
- Research and Development
Application Information and Deadlines
Before applying, contact Olivia Arnold to ensure there are positions available within this program.
Interested applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be considered for this program.
To apply, complete the Online Graduate Application via the Graduate School.
| Date | Action |
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| April 1 | Priority Consideration Deadline (for Domestic Applicants) |
| May 1 | Fall Application Deadline (for International Applicants) |
| July 1 | Fall Application Deadline (for Domestic Applicants) |
| September 1 | Spring Application Deadline (for International Applicants) |
| November 1 | Spring Application Deadline (for Domestic Applicants) |
Contact Us
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Tuition and Financial Aid
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