Degrees Offered:
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
- Master of Science (M.S.)
Area(s) of Specialization:
- Air Quality
- Bacterial Toxins
- Biochemical Toxicology
- Cancer Research
- Cellular Toxicology
- Environmental Toxicology
- Food Safety
- Nutritional Toxicology
- Insect Toxicology
- Neurotoxicology
- Pesticide Research
- Cellular Toxicology, Molecular and Genetic Toxicology
- Analytical Toxicology
- Risk Assessment
- Veterinary Toxicology
How long does it take to earn a degree?
Casey Smth
caseys@iastate.edu515-294-2440
Interdepartmental Toxicology
2008 Veterinary Medicine
1800 Christensen Drive
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-1079
2008 Veterinary Medicine
1800 Christensen Drive
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-1079
Admission Requirements
Graduate College Requirements:
- 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
- Academic Records/Transcripts
- Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
- Proof of English Proficiency.
Program Specific Requirements:
- Statement of previous research experience; and statement of present research interests that you wish to pursue at Iowa State (may be one document)
- We would appreciate it if your supplemental materials (resume, research experience, research interests) were submitted as a pdf into the on-line application system.
- If you are unable to upload the supplement information, you may send to toxmajor@iastate.edu
- Program Requires GRE: Yes
- Program Requires GMAT: No
- Program Will Review Without TOEFL or IELTS: No
International Requirements:
- Financial Statement: Application
- English Proficiency Minimum:
TOEFL Paper (PBT) 550 TOEFL Internet (iBT) 79 IELTS 6.5 PTE 53 Duolingo (approved through spring 2025) 105
Application Requirements
Application Deadlines:
For best opportunities for admission, apply for Fall by sending in your complete application no later than February 1. We accept applications year around if funding is available.
Application Details:
This program is open to domestic and international students.