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Toxicology, Master of Science

Toxicology is the study of the adverse effects of chemical, physical or biological agents on people, animals and the environment with the goal of enhancing the overall safety and health of the public. The program prepares students for careers in research, academia, regulatory agencies and industry.

St. John’s University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences offers graduate programs leading to a Master of Science in Toxicology and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Pharmaceutical Sciences with a concentration in Toxicology. 

Toxicology is the study of the adverse effects of chemical, physical or biological agents on people, animals and the environment with the goal of enhancing the overall safety and health of the public. The program prepares students for careers in research, academia, regulatory agencies and industry.

Coursework covers a broad range of disciplines including mechanistic toxicology, environmental toxicology, analytical toxicology, regulatory toxicology and safety assessment. Graduate students engaged in research work closely with faculty who are experts in their respective fields and have active research programs in areas such as pulmonary toxicology, neurotoxicology, analytical toxicology, environmental toxicology, renal toxicology, molecular toxicology, pesticides, and pharmaceuticals.

Department Faculty

Please see a list of our Pharmaceutical Sciences faculty.

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Degree Type
MS
Area of Interest
Nursing, Pharmacy & Health Sciences
Associated Colleges or Schools
Program Location
  • Queens Campus
Required Credit Hours
30

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More Information

If you have questions and would like further information about graduate programs in Pharmaceutical Sciences, please contact:

Vijaya L. Korlipara, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
St. Albert Hall Rm 301
(718) 990 5369
[email protected]

Woon-Kai Low
Graduate Program Director
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
St. Albert Hall Rm 104C
(718) 990-8288
[email protected]

Sue Ford, Ph.D, DABT
Director, Toxicology Program
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
St. Albert Hall Rm305 
(718) 990-6220
[email protected]

Admissions Contacts
Office of Graduate Admission
718-990-1601
[email protected]

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