34 hours

Apply to the UGA Graduate School and include the following: - 3 Letters of recommendation - CV - Statement of Purpose - Unofficial transcript (3.0 minimum GPA for undergraduate degree; 3.3 for graduate degree)

Although there are no formal course requirements for admission, previous coursework and training should reflect preparation for advanced study in toxicology (e.g. coursework in toxicology and ecology, work experience, research experience, publications, presentations, REU participation, MS or senior thesis). International students: For students whose primary language is not English, proof of English proficiency is required. Students need to submit official university documents according to the UGA Graduate School requirements. Students will also have to show certificate of finances upon acceptance to the program. Applicants must have an ITP faculty member willing to serve as an advisor. Application deadline is December 15, but we encourage applications to be submitted by mid-November.

At least 21 hours must be face-to-face instruction. At least 12 hours must be courses for graduate students only. Select additional courses, as needed, in consultation with an advisor to meet the minimum number of required credit hours for this program.

Students who are selected for a teaching assistantship should complete one of the following courses:

Choose 1 course(s) from the following:

Graduates go on to diverse careers.

Exemplary students will be nominated for Graduate School Presidential and Doctoral Fellows awards. Students also are encouraged to seek outside fellowships and scholarships (e.g., NSF Graduate Research Fellowships).

Students are encouraged to pursue research opportunities outside of Athens, when appropriate and in consultation with their committees.

Students are encouraged to pursue internship opportunities when those internships will facilitate their professional development and career aspirations.

Students are encouraged to present their research at conferences, professional meetings, and symposia. The Odum School (and Graduate School) have funds available to defray travel expenses for students who present. Students also are encouraged to write grant proposals to help fund their research and to develop grant-writing skills. Students are expected to publish their research findings in peer-reviewed journals.

Graduate Student Organization (GSO) is the primary group that organizes and represents graduate students in the Odum School of Ecology. EcoReach focuses on outreach to K-12 grades through presentations and activities designed to heighten awareness of ecology and environmental issues. STEMZone is an outreach event that focuses on community science education and occurs during home football games.

Other programs in the Odum School of Ecology include: - Ecology MS - Ecology PHD - Integrative Conservation PHD - Area of Emphasis in Ecology - Ecology MS - Area of Emphasis in Integrative Conservation and Sustainability