Doctoral Studies
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.
- Overview
- The Curriculum in Toxicology offers a dynamic environment for graduate training. Collaborative research among faculty in the biomedical, environmental, and public health sciences is not hindered by institutional boundaries or administrative barriers. Students benefit from close interactions with investigators at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, the US Environmental Protection Agency, and other laboratories in the Research Triangle Park, in addition to those in the faculty of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Several centers and programs at the University also foster the development of multidisciplinary initiatives in both research and teaching.
- Admissions
- The UNC School of Medicine has an admissions system entitled the “Biological and Biomedical Sciences Program” or BBSP. Prospective students with interest in the Ph.D. degree in Toxicology must apply for Graduate School admission through the BBSP.
- Curriculum
- 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.
- Required Core Courses
- Courses in basic and advanced pharmacology, toxicology, pathology, pathophysiology and biostatistics
- Required Skills’ Development Courses
- Seminar, research and scientific writing courses
- Recommended Course Sequence Option I
- For students interested in the Toxicology PhD program from the start of the first year
- Recommended Course Sequence Option II
- For students not sure about joining Toxicology until after selecting a thesis adviser
- Doctoral Students
- Expectations of the Research Training Environment
- Student Resources
- David Holbrook Travel Award
- Extramural Travel Support
- Recommended Didactic Courses