Admissions – Joint Graduate Program in Toxicology

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission.
The most appropriate preparation is an undergraduate concentration in biology (molecular and cellular biology or physiology), chemistry (organic, analytical, or physical chemistry), biochemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, forensics, animal, or environmental sciences.
Applicants are expected to have completed courses in calculus and physics.
Only online applications through the graduate school will be reviewed.
Selection is made on the basis of previous academic work, letters of recommendation, and personal statement.
TOEFL scores are required of students from countries in which English is not the native language.
Former Rutgers SURF and RiSE summer students are not required to pay the application fee (select the ‘RiSE’ Exemption in the application portal).

Students are strongly encouraged to demonstrate research experience in their personal statement and letters of recommendation.
Students are encouraged to have taken or plan to take undergraduate-level biochemistry and physiology courses.

We encourage you to watch the webinar from the Society of Toxicology entitled “Accepted! Preparing a Successful Graduate School Admissions Package” before you prepare your graduate school application.
The best letters of recommendation are those written by your research supervisors.
Check out our tips and best practices for writing personal statements. In the Personal Statement, applicants are encouraged to describe any adversities, obstacles, hardships, or challenges faced and how these circumstances have shaped your academic and professional journey. You can include the strategies used to overcome barriers and perspectives gained that will contribute to your success and resilience as a graduate student.

Inclusion of GRE scores on your application is optional. Exam scores are not required for admission.

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