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Ph.D. in Environmental Toxicology

Interdisciplinary terminal doctorate investigating cellular toxicology, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, heavy metal bioaccumulation, and environmental justice in chemical industrial corridors along the Mississippi River.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites
BS or MS in chemistry, biology, or environmental science with 3.0+ GPA
English language proficiency
TOEFL 80+ or IELTS 6.5
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
GRE general scores
Thesis / Research statement
Toxicological research proposal and CV
Recommendation letters
Three academic references

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend
EPA and NIH research assistantships providing full tuition remission and $25,000 annual stipends
Application fee
$25
Tuition / joining costs
Covered by assistantships

Dates and verification

Application deadline
February 1, 2027
Last source review
2026-10-16

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Southern University and A&M College documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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