University of Kentucky Graduate Programs

PhD in Toxicology & Cancer Biology

• Our PhD program has 2 concentration focuses:
  • Toxicology – Students investigate the effects of toxic agents on humans and our environments
  • Cancer Biology – Students investigate problems related to cancer development, improved cancer treatments, and preventions
• No GRE requirement
• All PhD students receive financial support in the form of a Graduate Research Assistantship; which includes a yearly stipend, health insurance and full-tuition coverage
• Link for more information: https://medicine.uky.edu/departments/toxicology/phd-program
• Application Deadline: January 6, 2023. Interviews will likely take place February/March 2023.

Master’s in Forensic Toxicology & Analytical Genetics

• Our Master’s in Forensic Toxicology & Analytical Genetics program is a professional degree program, which educates and prepares students to enter the workforce as working professionals
• It is only the fifth such professional master’s degree in the field of forensics in the nation
• No GRE requirement
• This program has 2 concentration focuses:
  • Forensic Toxicology/Chemistry
  • Forensic/Analytical Genetics
• The program curriculum contains two internships, which will provide our students with hand-on experiences necessary to exit the program and be competitive in the job market
• Tuition for this program is assessed at a special tuition rate for all students (in- and out-of-state), which represents a significant savings for out-of-state students
• Link for more information: https://medicine.uky.edu/departments/toxicology/forensic-toxicology-and-analytical-genetics
• Application Deadline: Applications received before April 1, 2023 will receive priority consideration. We do review applications on a rolling basis, meaning, once you submit your application we will review it within a few weeks and let you know a decision shortly after. Completed applications will continue to be considered up until one month prior to the fall semester or once we fill all of our spots, whichever comes first.

Master’s in Toxicology

• Toxicology – Students investigate the effects of toxic agents on humans and our environments
• No GRE requirement
• Link for more information: https://medicine.uky.edu/departments/toxicology/forensic-toxicologychemistry
  • The admission requirements are the same as the PhD’s admission requirements which can be found here: https://medicine.uky.edu/departments/toxicology/phd-program

Application Deadline: Applications received before April 1, 2023 will receive priority consideration. We do review applications on a rolling basis, meaning, once you submit your application we will review it within a few weeks and let you know a decision shortly after. Completed applications will continue to be considered up until one month prior to the fall semester or once we fill all of our spots, whichever comes first.