Overview

The Toxicology course at Rutgers University provides broad research training in biochemical, organ system, and mechanistic toxicology with a strong foundation in drug metabolism, pathology, and molecular biology.

Key facts

The Programme is administered by the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, but draws on mentors come from over 17 different departments on campus to provide multidisciplinary training. Trainees are mentored by over 50 faculty members and academic and industry partners.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Systems Toxicology

Histology

Toxicology Journal Club

Research

Molecular Toxicology

Toxicologic Pathology

Human Health Risk Assessment

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Brunswick, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission.

The most appropriate preparation is an undergraduate concentration in biology (molecular and cellular biology or physiology), chemistry (organic, analytical, or physical chemistry), biochemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, forensics, animal, or environmental sciences.

Applicants are expected to have completed courses in calculus and physics.

Only online applications through the graduate school will be reviewed.

Selection is made on the basis of previous academic work, letters of recommendation, and personal statement.

TOEFL scores are required of students from countries in which English is not the native language.

Former Rutgers SURF and RiSE summer students are not required to pay the application fee (select the ‘RiSE’ Exemption in the application portal).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37176 USD / year

≈ 37176 USD / year
Out-of-State

37176 USD / year

≈ 37176 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

21648 USD / year

≈ 21648 USD / year

Living costs

New Brunswick

United States

1204 - 2963 USD / month

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