University of Saskatchewan Toxicology

Contacts

• Website: http://www.usask.ca/toxicology/Graduate%20Program%20Interdisciplinary/index.php and http://www.usask.ca/cgsr/grad_programs/programs/TOX.php
• Tel: (306) 966-7441
• Admissions e-mail: tox.centre@usask.ca

Admissions Requirements

General

• Students should try to find a supervisor by contacting the Academic Coordinator.
• Get the forms at http://www.usask.ca/cgsr/

Academic Requirements

• Recognized undergraduate degree in the life sciences, B.Sc., D.V.M., M.D., B.S.A, or B.S.P.
• Required courses
  • biology
  • toxicology
  • chemistry
  • biochemistry
  • mammalian physiology
  • Courses in environmental chemistry, pathology and pharmacology are recommended.
• Other Requirements
  • a working knowledge of statistical methods are necessary
• GPA of 70% over the last two years of undergraduate study.

For more information click here. Student handbook here

Financial Requirements

• Students are expected to maintain sufficient financial support.
• Students will not be officially accepted until a suitable supervisor with adequate research funding has been found.

For more information see "Scholarships and Awards Programs" in Student Handbook

Documents

• Application form click here
• Online application  
• Three Confidential Letter of Recommendation (included in the online application)
• Official transcripts from all institutions attended
• GRE score (if desired)
• TOEFL / English proficiency test (if an international student)
• Letter outlining experience and interests in Toxicology
• Application fee of $75 until requested
• CV/Resume (highly recommended)

While studying

• Students must maintain continuous registration in the 994 course.
• Students must take GSR 960.0, and, GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects, or, GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
• Minimum of 9 credit units of core courses, including TOX 990, 994
• Residency requirement of 12 months

For more information see here

Deadlines

• Applications are accepted year-round for May and September entry, but scholarship decisions are made in April.

2012-2013 Tuition

• $3,447 per academic year for Canadian students and $5,170.50 per academic year for international students. For more information, see "Cost of Study" in the Student Handbook