Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Toxicology

The goal of the Toxicology program is to provide education in the development, interpretation, and utilization of toxicological data for solving environmental health problems. This requires training in basic biomedical and public health sciences such as Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Physiology, Epidemiology, and Biostatistics, as well as more specialized studies in Toxicology, Risk Assessment, and Risk Communication. Focus on identifying, understanding, and analyzing toxic agents and their effects on human health. Research areas include neurological, hepatic, renal, and respiratory systems, prenatal and neonatal development, and carcinogenic and genetic effects of toxicants. The program also offers a strong focus on risk assessment.

The field of toxicology is focused on developing improved ways to identify and reduce the harmful effects of chemical, physical, and biological agents at all levels of biological organization, from molecules to humans to complex ecosystems. The PhD degree in Environmental Toxicology trains students to identify, understand, and analyze toxic agents and their effects on human health and the environment. The curriculum includes courses in the supporting sciences of biostatistics and epidemiology, as well as foundational courses in exposure science and environmental health. Additional courses provide in-depth training in risk assessment and the fundamentals of toxicology, including organ system toxicology and the effects and mechanisms of toxicity of a wide range of toxic agents. Students in this degree option conduct in-depth toxicological research on topics such as neurological, hepatic, renal, and respiratory systems, prenatal and neonatal development, and the carcinogenic and genetic effects of toxicants.

Unofficial transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions you have attended are required (in PDF format). If you are accepted and enroll, the UW Graduate School will request official transcripts from you when you accept the offer of admission. TOEFL iBT: 80, IELTS: 6.5