Integrated Toxicology and Environmental Health
http://www.duke.edu/web/toxicology/
General Information
Degree offered:
Certificate awarded. Ph.D. offered through one of the participating departments (Biochemistry, Biology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Environment, Neurobiology, Pathology, Pharmacology and Cancer Biology)
Faculty working with students:
36
Students: 30
Students receiving Financial Aid:
100%
Deadline for Fall 2008 Application: December 15 (priority deadline)
Spring Application:
no
Part time study available:
no
Test required:
GRE General
Program Description
Predoctoral training in toxicology and environmental health at Duke emphasizes an integrated approach to teaching and research. The interdepartmental Integrated Toxicology and Environmental Health Program brings together students and faculty members who are trained in various specific disciplines to interact in the examination of toxicological and environmental health problems. Faculty members are aligned with one or more of the following subdisciplines of toxicology: neurotoxicology, environmental exposure and toxicology, developmental toxicology and children's health, pulmonary toxicology and disease, genetic toxicology, cancer, toxicogenetics. The ITEHP is a highly interdisciplinary program, with faculty and students representing the Duke University Medical Center (DUMC), Nicholas School of Environment and Earth Sciences (NSEES) and Trinity College of Arts and Sciences. The primary mission of this program is to give students a sound theoretical base and laboratory training for a career in environmental toxicology and environmental health as well as a sound laboratory training in experimental toxicology.
Students may apply and be admitted directly to the Integrated Toxicology and Environmental Health Program. Prior to the second year of study at Duke, students must identify a participating department in which they earn the Ph.D. (Note: For international students in particular, the designation on the application form of a department in addition to this interdisciplinary program may be helpful in securing funding.)
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