University of KY Graduate Programs

The University of Kentucky’s Department of Toxicology & Cancer Biology offers three graduate programs:

PhD in Toxicology & Cancer Biology

  • 2 concentration focuses:
    • Toxicology – Students investigate the effects of toxic agents on humans and our environments
    • Cancer Biology – Students investigate problems related to cancer development, improved cancer treatments, and preventions
  • No GRE requirement
  • All PhD students receive financial support in the form of a Graduate Research Assistantship; which includes a yearly stipend, health insurance and full-tuition coverage
  • More info: website & flyer

Master’s in Forensic Toxicology & Analytical Genetics

  • Professional degree program, which educates and prepares students to enter the workforce as working professionals
  • It is only the fifth such professional master’s degree in the field of forensics in the nation
  • 2 concentration focuses:
    • Forensic Toxicology/Chemistry
    • Forensic/Analytical Genetics
  • The program curriculum contains two internships, which will provide our students with hand-on experiences necessary to exit the program and be competitive in the job market
  • Tuition for this program is assessed at a special tuition rate for all students (in- and out-of-state), which represents a significant savings for out-of-state students
  • No GRE requirement
  • More info: website & flyer

Master’s in Toxicology

  • Toxicology – Students investigate the effects of toxic agents on humans and our environments
  • No GRE requirement
  • More info: website

Questions about any of these programs can be addressed to Morgan Rothermel at Morgan.Rothermel@uky.edu.