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(New page: ==Contacts== *Website: http://www.usask.ca/toxicology/graduate/index.html *Tel: (306) 966-7441 *Admissions e-mail: tox.centre@usask.ca ==Admissions Requirements== ===General=== *Students ...)
 
 
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*Website: http://www.usask.ca/toxicology/graduate/index.html
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*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
 
*Tel: (306) 966-7441
 
*Admissions e-mail: tox.centre@usask.ca
 
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===General===
 
===General===
 
*Students should try to find a supervisor by contacting the Academic Coordinator.
 
*Students should try to find a supervisor by contacting the Academic Coordinator.
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*Get the forms at http://www.usask.ca/cgsr/forms.php#prosp
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*Get the forms at http://www.usask.ca/cgsr/
  
 
===Academic Requirements===
 
===Academic Requirements===
 
*Recognized undergraduate degree in the life sciences, B.Sc., D.V.M., M.D., B.S.A, or B.S.P.
 
*Recognized undergraduate degree in the life sciences, B.Sc., D.V.M., M.D., B.S.A, or B.S.P.
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*Undergrad courses in vertebrate physiology and biochemistry are necessary
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*Required courses
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**biology
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**toxicology
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**chemistry
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**biochemistry
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**mammalian physiology
 
**Courses in environmental chemistry, pathology and pharmacology are recommended.
 
**Courses in environmental chemistry, pathology and pharmacology are recommended.
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*Other Requirements
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**a working knowledge of statistical methods are necessary
 
*GPA of 70% over the last two years of undergraduate study.
 
*GPA of 70% over the last two years of undergraduate study.
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For more information [http://www.usask.ca/cgsr/grad_programs/programs/TOX.php click here]. Student handbook [http://www.usask.ca/toxicology/Graduate%20Program%20Interdisciplinary/Toxicology%20Graduate%20Handbook%20September%202012%20DRAFT.pdf here]
  
 
===Financial Requirements===
 
===Financial Requirements===
 
*Students are expected to maintain sufficient financial support.
 
*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.
 
*Students will not be officially accepted until a suitable supervisor with adequate research funding has been found.
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For more information see "Scholarships and Awards Programs" in [http://www.usask.ca/toxicology/Graduate%20Program%20Interdisciplinary/Toxicology%20Graduate%20Handbook%20September%202012%20DRAFT.pdf Student Handbook]
  
 
===Documents===
 
===Documents===
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*Application form
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*Application form [http://www.usask.ca/cgsr/applying/index.php click here]
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*Official university transcripts from all institutions
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*Online application  
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*Three confidential letters of recommendation
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*Three Confidential Letter of Recommendation (included in the online application)
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*CV or resume (optional)
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*Official transcripts from all institutions attended
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*$75 Application fee, once student is accepted for admission
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*GRE score (if desired)
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*TOEFL / English proficiency test (if an international student)
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*Letter outlining experience and interests in Toxicology
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*Application fee of $75 until requested
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*CV/Resume (highly recommended)
  
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==Other==
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===While studying===
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*If your first language is not English, then language test scores must also be submitted.
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*Students must maintain continuous registration in the 994 course.
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*Students must take GSR 960.0, and, GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects, or, GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
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*Minimum of 9 credit units of core courses, including TOX 990, 994
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*Residency requirement of 12 months
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For more information see [http://www.usask.ca/cgsr/grad_programs/programs/TOX.php here]
  
 
==Deadlines==
 
==Deadlines==
 
*Applications are accepted year-round for May and September entry, but scholarship decisions are made in April.
 
*Applications are accepted year-round for May and September entry, but scholarship decisions are made in April.
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==2012-2013 Tuition==
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*$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 [http://www.usask.ca/toxicology/Graduate%20Program%20Interdisciplinary/Toxicology%20Graduate%20Handbook%20September%202012%20DRAFT.pdf Student Handbook]
 
[[Category:University of Saskatchewan|Toxicology]]
 
[[Category:University of Saskatchewan|Toxicology]]
 
[[Category:Toxicology|Saskatchewan]]
 
[[Category:Toxicology|Saskatchewan]]

Latest revision as of 23:56, 7 November 2012

Contacts

Admissions Requirements

General

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
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