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About the program
A science degree on the effects of chemicals on health and the environment.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Explain the principal concepts and methods of Toxicology. Apply knowledge involving major on the harmful effects of chemicals on humans. Interpret relevant information
- Work on discipline-specific assignments
- And communicate findings effectively.
Career outcomes
- Government regulatory agencies
- Public health
- Pharmaceutical and chemical industries
- Consulting and contract laboratories
- Academic research laboratories
- Forensics
- Health professions
Curriculum
- Major on the harmful effects of chemicals on humans
- Animals
- Plants and the environment
- With a track in cellular
- Organismal or environmental toxicology. Students research with equipment in Peckham Hall in small classes
- And prepare for industry
- Government
- Consulting
- Academia or professional school.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Honours bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognized university with a 70% (B-) average in the last two years of full-time study (about 3.0 on the 4.0 scale as stated by the university)
- Programme-specific requirements and two academic references.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Honours bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognized university, Programme-specific requirements, Two academic references.
Documents you’ll need
- Recommendation Letters.
How to apply
- Check the programme page for entry terms
- Deadlines and requirements. Apply online through the OUAC graduate application and pay the application fee
- 125 CAD (150 CAD for MBA
- MA Leadership
- MCLC
- MPAcc and MRE). Upload documents in WebAdvisor and name at least two academic referees. Meet the English proficiency requirement. After an offer
- Apply to IRCC for a study permit.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $22,434 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $125 CAD |
| Deposit | $4,500 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Guelph |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Computational, Mathematical and Physical Sciences |
| Department | General Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 4 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is $22,434 CAD per year. The application fee is $125 CAD. The deposit is $4,500 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
The minimum GPA is 3.

