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Prerequisites for Admission
A B.S. in basic science is required. All applicants should have completed a full year of biology, chemistry, and physics, and have completed mathematics through calculus.
Special Application Requirements
Please see Application Process link for detailed application instructions, however, in general applicants must submit:
- GRE Scores from the General Aptitude Test
- Three letters of recommendation from college-level faculty or equivalent persons who are familiar with the applicant's scholarship and research potential. Letters should be submitted online through Apply Yourself application system.
- Complete set of official transcripts
- Clearly written statement of career interests, goals, and objectives
- TOEFL scores for English proficiency should be submitted if English is not your first language. We base our TOEFL, MELAB and IELTS standards on those of the U of M graduate school, available for viewing at:
http://www.grad.umn.edu/prospective_students/application_information/TOEFL.htmlThe application deadline is March 15, but we strongly encourage you to apply by February 1 to compete for the limited number of graduate student assistantships.
M.S. Degree requirements
The M.S. is offered under plan A and Plan B. Plan A requires 22 course credits and 10 thesis credits. Plan B requires 30 course credits. A core curriculum of 8 credits in toxicology (Txcl 8012, 8013 and 8100) is required for both plans. Additional courses are arranged on an individual basis.
Language Requirements-None.
Final Exam-The final exam is written and oral.
Ph.D. Degree Requirements
The Ph.D. requires core courses in physiology, biochemistry, statistics, and toxicology. Students must also complete 12 credits in a minor or supporting program and 24 thesis credits. Because the program spans the Duluth and Twin Cities campuses, the required course numbers differ on each campus. Additional advanced courses in toxicology or related fields may be specified by the adviser. Students must complete and defend an original research project.
Language Requirements-None.
Minor Requirements for Students Majoring in Other Fields-A minor is available at the doctoral level and requires 12 credits: 8 credits of core course and 4 credits of advanced toxicology courses.
Thank you for your interest in graduate study at the University of Minnesota.
We welcome your application for admission. Please apply online to the University of Minnesota Graduate School online at http://www.grad.umn.edu/prospective_students/application_information/
For more infomation on the application process see the (information for applicants) link.