Overview

About the program

Major focus areas for Toxicology research are the genetic, epigenetic, biochemical and physiological determinants of individual and population susceptibility to environmental diseases. Research topics include carcinogenesis, respiratory diseases, obesity and diabetes, biodefense, microbial genomics and various organ-specific toxicities.

Pathways studied at the University of Cincinnati include gene regulation, signal transduction, oxidative stress and mitochondrial function, metal transport and toxicity. Methodologies include transgenic and recombinant inbred mouse models, knockout mouse models, bioinformatics, epigenetics, proteomics, and genomics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Molecular and Cellular Biology
Biochemistry and Cellular Metabolism
Biostatistics
Environmental Genetics and Molecular Toxicology
Survey of Toxicology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Post Baccalaureate Minimum Credits: 90
Post Master's Minimum Credits: 60

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cincinnati, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

You will need the following to complete your application:

Contact Information
College(s) attended
Selection of your desired program
CV or resume
Statement of Purpose and objectives
Unofficial transcripts for ALL higher education institutions attended
Three Letters of Recommendation from individuals familiar with your academic or professional background.
GRE, GMAT, and/or MCAT scores
International transcripts should be evaluated by WES.
Official transcripts of all colleges and universities must be submitted if accepted to the program. These must be official, therefore copies cannot replace official records from higher educational institutions attended.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

26644 USD / year

≈ 26644 USD / year
Out-of-State

26644 USD / year

≈ 26644 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14902 USD / year

≈ 14902 USD / year

Living costs

Cincinnati

United States

1000 - 1650 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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