This program is available at the following location:

• Corvallis

The primary mission of the Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology (EMT) is to increase understanding of the mechanisms and consequences of chemical uses through quality education, research, outreach, and service. Graduate faculty lead diverse research programs collectively to understand the occurrence, fate, and effects of chemicals and agents on human health and the environment. 

The Toxicology Graduate Program offers an interdisciplinary course of study leading to the MS or Ph.D. degree. Our integrated curriculum, combining both the biological and physical sciences, offers training and research opportunities in the fields of Molecular and Computational Toxicology, Environmental Chemistry, Ecotoxicology and Risk Assessment in support of our state-of-the-art and internationally competitive research, outreach and education missions. The Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology provides students with a fundamental knowledge of toxicology that prepares them for responsible positions in research and development, academia, government, professional services, or research foundations.

Minimal prerequisites for admission include a Bachelor's Degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, pharmacy, or other closely related fields, as well as coursework in biology, organic chemistry, biochemistry and physiology. Students who do not meet all of these requirements may be admitted if their academic record is otherwise outstanding. Prerequisites and other admission requirements can be found on the EMT website.

Major Code: 9930

Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:

MS

• Conduct research or produce some other form of creative work.
• Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
• Conduct scholarly or professional activities in an ethical manner.
• Interpret and explain basic principles of toxicology, including environmental chemistry, metabolism, toxicity, and risk assessment.
• Develop critical thinking skills and analyze the broader implications of their work.
• Communicate toxicological concepts and results effectively in written and oral form.

PhD

• Produce and defend an original significant contribution to knowledge.
• Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
• Conduct scholarly activities in an ethical manner.
• Apply principles of toxicology, including environmental chemistry, metabolism toxicity and risk assessment, to independent research.
• Analyze and defend the major central issues, current research problems and broader impact of the concluded research to the field.
• Communicate toxicological concepts and results effectively in written and oral form.

Masters students must complete a minimum of 45 credits and PhD students must complete a minimum of 108 credits. For the MS and PhD degrees, students are required to take a core curriculum plus elective courses connected with their particular area of specialization. In addition to completing appropriate coursework, students will undertake a thesis or capstone research project related to some aspect of toxicology. Participation in the seminar program (a one-hour per week seminar) is mandatory.

Major Code: 9930