A master's degree is not a pre-requisite. The ideal training for an undergraduate would be to major either in Chemistry or Biology and to have a solid background in both of these disciplines with some quantitative training.

A minimum of a four (4) unit undergraduate course in statistics is required. Additional courses of value for toxicologists include the following: calculus, cell biology, genetics, physiology, microbiology, molecular biology, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, physical chemistry, as well as others.

However, excellent students from all disciplines will be considered for admission, with the opportunity to make up deficiencies during their graduate curriculum.

All applications will be accepted for the Fall Quarter only. The deadline is December 1st of the previous academic year.

Completed applications consists of the following:

Application Form Two (2) official copies of transcripts Three (3) letters of recommendation General test GRE scores Statement of purpose

Note: International students whose native language is not English must also submit results of the TOEFL.

Application forms are available at:

http://www.gdnet.ucla.edu/gasaa/majors/molectox.html

http://www.ph.ucla.edu/students_apply.html

Individuals should contact the Graduate Coordinator of the program for information. Applicants to the program are evaluated on the basis of their academic credentials, including courses taken, grades, GRE score, TOEFL score (if applicable), and interest in a career in toxicology. The program normally admits students at the beginning of the fall quarter. Those who complete their application by the preceding December 1 can be considered for admission to the following fall quarter. Prospective applicants should plan to take the GRE no later than October of the year before admission. International applicants are also required to submit their TOEFL scores.

Correspondence and Information:

Rebecca Greenberg
Interdepartmental Doctoral Program in Molecular Toxicology
UCLA Pub Hlth-Envir Hlth Sci
BOX 951772, 56-070 CHS
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1772
rgreenberg@ph.ucla.edu

The Interdepartmental Doctoral Program in Molecular Toxicology is one of 18 PhD Programs in the biosciences.