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.