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Iowa State University Interdepartmental Toxicology 2102 Molecular Biology Ames, IA 50011-3260 US   Phone: 1-800-499-1972 Fax: 1-515-294-6669   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S.- Toxicology; Doctoral Ph.D.- Toxicology On Campus   The Toxicology Graduate Program has 32 Faculty and 24 graduate students in thirteen different departments. Toxicology faculty have strengths in several areas including neurtoxicology, agrichemical toxicology, veterinary toxicology, molecular toxicology, and food toxicology. Faculty research includes air quality, analytical chemistry, animal protection, aptamer application, aquatic toxicology, bacterial toxins, behavioral toxicology, biochemical toxicology, bioremediation, biotransformation of toxicants, cancer research, cellular toxicology, developmental toxicology, dietary supplements research, drug metabolism, environmental chemistry, environmental toxicology, food safety, forensic toxicology, ground water toxicology, instrumental analysis, insect toxicology, Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), molecular and genetic toxicology, mycotoxins, neurodegnerative disorders, neuromuscular disorders, nutritional toxicology, parasitology, pesticide research, regulatory toxicology, risk assessment, and teratogenicity. Iowa State has a strong history of focusing on relevant social, environmental and international issues to strengthen food and agriculture for our nation and the world. Iowa State has state-of-the-art biotechnology service and support facilities. The Toxicology program reviews domestic applications upon completion; international applications are reviewed after February 15. Admission is based on faculty interest in the application. New students will join labs directly beginning their research projects or participate in rotations through several labs prior to mutually determining their research project and major professor. We offer a strong core curriculum including courses in toxicology, biochemistry, and statistics. Upon completion of their degree, toxicology graduate students go on to excellent opportunities in academia and in industry. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Iowa State University is located in Ames, Iowa.     Accreditation Information: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees 4-year degree in an appropriate major; for example: biology, biochemistry, chemistry, nutrition, neuroscience, ecology, entomology, food science and technology, microbiology, nutritional science, zoology or veterinary medicine.  Pre-Requisite Courses Minimum undergraduatre coursework should include the following or their equivalent: 1 year of college mathematics including calculus; 1 year of inorganic chemistry with quantitative analysis; 1 course in physics; 1 year of organic chemistry; 2 years of biological sciences including 1 course in physiology. Other desirable courses include: biochemistry, physical chemistry, qualitative analysis, and some specialized courses such as histology or advanced physiology.  International Student Requirements The same requirements as domestic students plus TOEFL examination.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: No   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements Applicants should review and express interest in the research areas of toxicology faculty at Iowa State University.    Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 2587  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 1996  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $909  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $16350  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable