The Curriculum in Toxicology at UNC

Curriculum Overview

The overall goal of the program is to develop trainees that are knowledgeable in the basic principles of toxicology and environmental health sciences with in-depth experience in the development, execution and publication of research relevant to toxicology and human health. Trainee’s research activities focus on hypothesis-driven studies of the mechanisms of action of environmental agents. These studies use state-of-the-art techniques and mammalian model systems, including cultured human cells and clinical specimens. Our program offers specialized training in several areas of research.