Overview

The Toxicology M.Sc. at Columbia University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of how chemical, biological, and physical agents impact human health. This programme, hosted by the Department of Environmental Health Sciences, integrates advanced scientific theory with practical applications to address modern environmental threats. Students develop the critical thinking and analytical skills necessary to manage and mitigate the harmful effects of various compounds.

Why Toxicology at Columbia University?

Choosing this programme means learning from a mix of internationally recognised academic faculty and working professionals who bring real-world experience into the classroom. The curriculum is uniquely career-oriented, offering Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Certification. Students benefit from a semester-long laboratory course that provides hands-on experience with current toxicological methods, alongside an Applied Practice Experience (APEx) that bridges the gap between academic study and professional practice.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 64740 per year
National fee: USD 64740 per year
Local fee: USD 64740 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum requires at least 36 credits of coursework, including a research thesis and a three-month practicum. Modules may include:

Environmental Health Sciences
Molecular Toxicology
Principles of Toxicology
Toxicokinetics
Molecular Epidemiology
Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
Data Science for Environmental Health
Laboratory Methods in Environmental Health Sciences
Risk Assessment, Communication, and Management

Careers with Toxicology

Graduates are well-prepared for diverse professional roles across the public and private sectors. Many find employment within local and regional departments of health or federal agencies such as the EPA, FDA, and CDC.

The combination of a Master’s research thesis and a professional practicum ensures that graduates possess both the theoretical knowledge and the workplace experience required by top employers in the field of environmental health.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Analysis of Environmental Health Data

Occupational and Environmental Hygiene

Molecular Epidemiology

Molecular Toxicology

Toxicokinetics

Applied Environmental and Industrial Hygiene

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants may have an undergraduate degree in any field, but need to have academic coursework or post-graduate experience in biology, biochemistry, physiology, chemistry, physical chemistry, or physics. Successful applicants come from a wide range of backgrounds, but each applicant should demonstrate interest in Environmental Health Sciences.

College transcript(s)

GRE scores (Optional)

A personal statement

Three letters of reference

Tuition Fees

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64740 USD / year

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Out-of-State

64740 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

64740 USD / year

≈ 64740 USD / year

Living costs

Manhattan

United States

2638 - 5751 USD / month

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