DrPH Program

Molecular Toxicology Track

Students in the Molecular Toxicology Track are expected to take relevant biology courses that will prepare them for their laboratory-based thesis work. Students take a full year of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, a course taught to all graduate students in the Medical School.

During the first year in the program, DrPH candidates should investigate the research interests of the faculty members of the Department and meet with those with whom they have an interest in working. This will allow them to choose an advisor and research project. Student needs to identify a Thesis Advisor by the end of their first year.

Molecular Toxicology Track Curriculum

Fall        Year 1
  • P6301 EHS Applications
  • P8312 Fundamentals of Toxicology
  • P8313 Toxiokinetics
  • P6385 Genetics and the Environment I
  • 2 electives
  • P9370 Journal Club
  • Weekly Doctoral Seminar (Mondays from 4 – 5pm)
Spring  Year 1
  • P8438 Epidemiology II design and conduct of Observational Epidemiology
  • P8308 Molecular Toxicology
  • 1-2 electives
  • P9370 Journal Club
  • Select thesis advisor
Fall        Year 2
  • P9370 Journal Club
  • Weekly Doctoral Seminar (Mondays from 4 – 5pm)
  • Any electives based upon individual interests needed to complete 30 credits
  • Begin preparation for qualifying exam
Spring  Year 2
  • P9370 Journal Club
  • Weekly Doctoral Seminar (Mondays from 4-5pm)
  • Qualifying Exam should occur in this semester
Post-  Year 2
  • P9370 Journal Club (every semester until thesis writing semester)
  • Annual Seminar presentations (seminar meets Mondays from 4 – 5pm)
  • Bi-Annual thesis committee meeting (can correspond with seminar but must be within 2 weeks of seminar presentation)