Prospective Students

Graduate life is filled with new and exciting challenges. Progressing through the JGPT program students will have the opportunity to work towards completing a M.S. or Ph.D. degree in Toxicology. Along the way students will attend seminars featuring distinguished guest speakers, display their research at professional conferences, participate in student meetings and much more.

Curriculum
In addition to strong training in basic toxicological sciences, students can gain specialized training in several areas, including biochemical toxicology and xenobiotic metabolism, carcinogenesis, molecular toxicology, cellular toxicology and immunology, neurotoxicology and environmental toxicology.
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Partnerships
As a cooperative effort between Rutgers University and the University of Medicine and Dentistry-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, students have the unique access to state of the art laboratories, equipment, and campus facilities.
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Faculty
The JGPT allows students to train under the supervision of outstanding mentors using state-of-the-art instrumentation.
Meet our Faculty and Staff.

Location
The tremendous density and diverse communities, arts and culture, and businesses make New Jersey the ideal proving ground for new ideas.
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Alumni
JGPT alumni occupy positions in academic institutions, consulting firms, government, and industry. Research by our students has received recognition by local and national professional societies and governmental agencies.
Learn more about our Alumni.

Student Organizations
The Rutgers Association of Toxicology Students (RATS) acts as both a professional and social organization for the students. This group meets regularly to provide information, plan activities, and discuss the program.
Hang with our Student Assocation, the RATS.

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A Message from the Director
Kenneth Reuhl, Ph.D.

The Joint Graduate Program in Toxicology is New Jersey's premier source for graduate toxicology education.

The Program is a cooperative effort of Rutgers University and the University of Medicine and Dentistry-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, and is centered in the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute.

The JGPT provides a unique multidisciplinary training environment for students interested in gaining the research tools to serve the evolving needs of academia, industry and government.

In addition to strong training in basic toxicological sciences, students can gain specialized training in several areas of emphasis, including biochemical toxicology and xenobiotic metabolism, carcinogenesis, molecular toxicology, cellular toxicology and immunology, neurotoxicology and environmental toxicology.

The JGPT allows students to train under the supervision of outstanding mentors using state-of-the-art instrumentation.

If you are considering applying to the Joint Graduate Program in Toxicology, this web site will acquaint you with the Program's faculty, resources and requirements. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email or call for more information.