Ph.D. in Environmental Toxicology
Tackle critical environmental health challenges through innovative research in this dynamic Ph.D. program in pharmaceutical sciences, with an emphasis in environmental toxicology.
About this Emphasis
The Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, emphaisis in Environmental Toxicology offers exceptional research opportunities for students passionate about addressing pressing environmental health issues.
As a student in this program, you’ll have the chance to engage in cutting-edge research that explores how environmental contaminants and stressors affect human health and ecological systems. With access to state-of-the-art labs and a collaborative research community, you’ll dive deep into these critical topics, gaining the skills and knowledge to tackle real-world problems. The program emphasizes high-quality basic and applied research, which is key to developing effective environmental policies and regulations.
Our goal is to produce scientific insights that not only drive sustainable economic growth but also enhance health services and environmental stewardship. Graduates will be well-prepared for impactful careers in academia, industry, or government, where their research will shape the future of environmental and public health.
About Pharmaceutical Sciences
Do you want to be involved in the development of new medicine? Want to conduct new and exciting research? Then, a degree in pharmaceutical sciences is for you.
At the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, you won't just learn from our team of faculty and researchers. You will work alongside them and help explore the future of health and medicine.
We offer various disciplines, from environmental toxicology to pharmacy administration. Join us and find the right path for you.
Being an Ole Miss Pharmacy graduate student allows you to be part of a diverse community that is comprehensive in scope yet relatively small in size. This provides an excellent opportunity for advanced studies in a supportive and nurturing environment.
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Program Information
Program Type
Doctorate Program
Area of Study
Health and Social Services
Pharmacy
Sciences, Mathematics, and Technology
School
Duration
4 - 6 Years
Degree
Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Program Location
Emphases
Environmental Toxicology
Required Credit Hours
54 Hours
Environmental Toxicology Program Details
Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences
MINIMUM TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 54
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
The respective program description sections provide requirements for each emphasis area. Students must complete a minimum of 36 semester hours of coursework and 18 hours of dissertation.
Emphasis - Environmental Toxicology
GOALS/MISSION STATEMENT
The academic mission of the Department of BioMolecular Sciences, Division of Environmental Toxicology, is to conduct research and educational activities that seek to identify and resolve problems related to environmental health issues.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
The requirements for the Ph.D. with emphasis in environmental toxicology consist of a minimum of 15 core course hours:
- Graduate Student Survival Strategies (BMS 601) (2 hours);
- Principles of Pharmacology and Toxicology I (Phcl 675) (4 hours);
- Environmental Toxicology (Phcl 547) (2 hours);
- Biometry (Bisc 504) (4 hours);
- Advanced Topics in Toxicology (BMS 767) (2 hours);
- Research Ethics (Grad 600) (1 credit);
- 500/600/700-level electives (500-level courses require adviser approval) (12 hours);
- Original Research Proposal (BMS 605) (1 hour).
Seminar Requirement
Students are required to register for BMS 643 (Z-grade) every semester, with the exception of those semesters in which the student presents a seminar and instead registers for BMS 641 (graded). No more than eight seminar hours can be used toward the 54 minimum total credit hours.
A minimum of 18 hours of dissertation research must also be taken to meet degree requirements.
OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Original Research Proposal
A student must prepare, submit, and successfully (orally) defend an original research proposal (ORP). The department will provide the procedures for this requirement. Students will register for BMS 605 (Original Research Proposal BioMolecular Sciences) in the semester they anticipate defending their ORP.
Dissertation
A student must prepare and orally defend a dissertation based on original, independent research in partial fulfillment of their Ph.D. degree.
The deadlines for application are:
- Fall: February 1
- Spring: October 1
All applications must be made via the UM Graduate School’s online application procedure.
All application materials must be submitted only through the UM Graduate School’s online application system. Application materials should not be sent directly to the department. The following items must be included in the online application:
- Two letters of recommendation, at least one of which is from a faculty member in the applicant’s major study area. The letter writers will need to submit their letters themselves through the online system.
- A statement of purpose
- Undergraduate/graduate transcript(s). Please arrange for the official transcript(s) to be sent directly from your university to the graduate school. Only the graduate school can post the transcript(s) to the application system.
It is also possible to submit supporting documentation through the UM Graduate School’s online application system, such as:
- List of publications
- Research interest areas
- Prior work experiences relevant to biomolecular sciences
Please arrange for the IELTS/TOEFL score to be sent to the graduate school. The institutional code for the University of Mississippi is 1840, and the department code for the TOEFL is 99. A GRE score is NOT required for admission.
Enivrionmental Toxicology Research
As a graduate student in the BioMolecular Sciences (BMS) programs, you’ll thrive in a collaborative environment focused on improving health and quality of life through innovative research. Our programs emphasize both basic and applied research, offering many pathways to explore cutting-edge solutions for global health challenges.
Did You Know?
internationally-recognized research centers are housed in the School of Pharmacy and located on the Oxford campus.
publications authored by School of Pharmacy researchers in 2023.
DIRECT Program
The Diversifying Interdisciplinary Research Expertise through Community Building and Training (DIRECT) Program is a National Institutes of Health funded program offering financial, technical, operational, and professional resources for Ph.D. students interested in careers in the biomedical field. DIRECT trainees receive annual stipends, fully paid tuition, health insurance, conference travel support, and childcare cost reimbursement. The program emphasizes cohort building, mentoring, networking, and skill development.
Meet the Program Coordinator
If you have any questions about the Environmental Toxicology emphasis, don't hesitate to reach out!
Kristine L Willett
Chair and Professor of Pharmacology & Environmental Toxicology in BioMolecular Sciences and Research Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
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