Overview
Toxicological research has been ongoing at Iowa State University for more than four decades. Continued interest in toxicology and the national recognition gained by several departments of the Colleges of Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Family and Consumer Sciences have resulted in the development of a graduate interdepartmental major in toxicology. Graduate degrees are offered at the master of science and doctor of philosophy levels. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary education and training and is facilitated by participating departments.

Faculty expertise and laboratory facilities are available in the areas of analytical chemical toxicology, aquatic toxicology, avian toxicology, avian risk assessment, behavioral toxicology, chemical toxicology, environmental toxicology, food toxicology, forensic drug detection, neurotoxicology, teratogenicity, pesticide toxicology, veterinary toxicology, aryl hydrocarbon receptor, bioremediation, bacterial toxins, biochemical toxicology, cellular toxicology, environmental chemistry, methanotrophy, insect toxicology, mycotoxins, toxicologic pathway, and nutritional toxicology.

An On-line application is available at the above web site.

A limited number of teaching and research assistantships are available. Recipients of assistantships are assessed resident tuition fees and a Graduate College Scholarship credit covers a portion of the in-state tuition. Graduate students on assistantships receive single coverage health insurance free of charge under the ISU Student Health Insurance Plan. Married graduate students may enroll their spouse and children by paying family premiums

Two USDA Ph.D. Fellowships in Food Science and Technology and Toxicology are available. These Ph.D. Fellowships will permit a student to gain experience in food toxicology and develop an expertise in microbial interactions with food constituents. USDA Fellows receive a stipend of $22,000 per year for three years, paid tuition during the length of the Fellowship, and paid health insurance.

Prerequisites for entrance include an undergraduate degree in a relevant area of study. Recommended undergraduate course preparation includes mathematics, inorganic chemistry with quantitative analysis, organic chemistry, physics, and two years of biological sciences including one course in physiology.

Outcomes. The widespread use of chemicals in the environment and the presence of natural toxins pose a continuous challenge to toxicologists. Toxicology is a dynamic and growing science with varied career opportunities in industry, government, academia and private consulting firms.

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