Toxicology (Ph.D.)

The Doctor of Philosophy in Toxicology is a research-intensive degree coordinated by the Toxicology Centre, with participation from members of the University's Toxicology Group. The program trains students to investigate environmental contaminants and assess risk to ecosystems and human health, with areas of specialization spanning analytical, aquatic, ecological, forensic, immunological, molecular, nutritional, radiation, veterinary, and wildlife toxicology. Students conduct original, supervised research over the course of the degree, often in collaboration with government scientists and external partners, and complete coursework alongside a dissertation addressing environmental and human-health challenges across diverse regions and populations. Admission normally follows a relevant master's degree in an academic discipline related to toxicology. All graduate students accepted into the program are guaranteed a funding stipend for the duration of their studies. Classes and research supervision are delivered on the University of Saskatchewan campus. Graduates are prepared for careers as toxicology researchers and specialists in government, environmental consulting, industry, public health, or academia.