Food safety

Interdepartmental Program
Yes
Collaborate with renowned faculty on interdisciplinary studies exploring chemical hazards, risk assessment, and toxicological mechanisms, preparing you to address complex challenges in human and environmental health. Whether your interests lie in regulatory toxicology, drug safety, or environmental risk assessment, Iowa State provides a supportive and innovative environment to advance your career in toxicology.
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Our Graduate Program in Toxicology is at the forefront of scientific discovery and education in the field of toxicology. With a commitment to excellence in research, education, and community engagement, our program prepares students to address complex challenges related to chemical, biological, and environmental toxicants.


Degrees Offered:

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
  • Master of Science (M.S.)

Area(s) of Specialization: 

  • Air Quality
  • Bacterial Toxins
  • Biochemical Toxicology
  • Cancer Research
  • Cellular Toxicology
  • Environmental Toxicology
  • Food Safety
  • Nutritional Toxicology
  • Insect Toxicology
  • Neurotoxicology
  • Pesticide Research
  • Cellular Toxicology, Molecular and Genetic Toxicology
  • Analytical Toxicology
  • Risk Assessment
  • Veterinary Toxicology

How long does it take to earn a degree?

  • Median time to earn the doctorate: 5.7 years (Methods)
  • Median time to earn the master’s: 1.8 years (Methods)
Program Degrees Offered

Learning Goals

  • Develop competence in Toxicology literature review and understanding
  • Develop critical thinking skills required for Toxicological research
  • Develop oral and written communication skills in the field of Toxicology and learn to communicate Toxicology-related material to broader audiences via poster and/or platform presentation
  • Develop skills and learn analytical techniques to conduct, analyze and interpret hypothesis-driven Toxicological research questions
  • Develop awareness of the societal (ethical, socio-economic, regulatory) responsibilities of toxicologists
515-294-2440

Casey Smth

caseys@iastate.edu
Interdepartmental Toxicology
2008 Veterinary Medicine
1800 Christensen Drive
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-1079

Program Homepage Program Handbook

Application Requirements

Application Deadlines:

For best opportunities for admission, apply for Fall by sending in your complete application no later than February 1. We accept applications year around if funding is available.

Application Details:

This program is open to domestic and international students.

Application Instructions

 

Admission Requirements

Graduate College Requirements:

  • 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
  • Academic Records/Transcripts
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
  • Proof of English Proficiency.

Program Specific Requirements:

  • Statement of previous research experience; and statement of present research interests that you wish to pursue at Iowa State (may be one document)
  • We would appreciate it if your supplemental materials (resume, research experience, research interests) were submitted as a pdf into the on-line application system.
  • If you are unable to upload the supplement information, you may send to toxmajor@iastate.edu
  • Program Requires GRE: Yes
  • Program Requires GMAT: No
  • Program Will Review Without TOEFL or IELTS: No

International Requirements:

  • Financial Statement:  Application
  • English Proficiency Minimum:
    TOEFL Paper (PBT) 550
    TOEFL Internet (iBT) 79
    IELTS 6.5
    PTE 53
    Duolingo (approved through spring 2026) 115
Program Interest Area
Does this Program Offer a Distance Option?
No
Program offers a Coursework Only?
No
Program Director
akeating@iastate.edu
Program Staff
vbracha@iastate.edu
caseys@iastate.edu
Interdepartmental Program
No
Master the art of hospitality leadership and service excellence with Iowa State University's Hospitality Management graduate program. Our program offers a robust curriculum designed to prepare students for careers in hospitality operations, event management, tourism, and hospitality entrepreneurship.
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The Department of Apparel, Events, and Hospitality Management prides itself on having one of the top graduate programs of its kind in the world. The unique combination of expert faculty, top-notch learning laboratories, and rigorous academic training prepares graduate students to enter academia or industry with outstanding credentials. We know that our graduates are making an impact within the apparel, hospitality, and food service industries. Whether they are conducting cutting-edge research or managing world-class operations, Iowa State is proud to call our alums leaders in the field.


Degrees Offered:

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
  • Master of Science (M.S.)
  • Online Master of Science (M.S.)
  • Online Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Area(s) of Specialization: 

  • Club management
  • Economic development
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Event
  • Finance
  • Food safety
  • Foodservice management
  • Leadership
  • Hospitality education
  • Human resource management
  • Marketing and consumer behavior
  • Tourism
  • School foodservice
Program Degrees Offered

Learning Goals

  • Faculty members in the program expect all students to demonstrate mastery of required coursework by maintaining a grade point average of 3.0 or better. All students will demonstrate the ability to work in teams, design a research or creative project, and communicate in writing and orally. In addition, all students are expected to be aware of societal, professional, and ethical issues related to the discipline.
  • Upon successful completion of the graduate program, AESHM graduates will be competent in the following four areas:
  • Critical Thinking: 1.Assimilate, integrate, and evaluate research/creative activity in the discipline of interest and related disciplines. 2.Implement appropriate methods for research/creative activity. 3.Apply relevant theory in scholarship. 4.Demonstrate a multi-disciplinary perspective appropriate to the field. 5.[PhD] Develop a program of research/creative activity that contributes uniquely to the field of study.
  • Self-Reflection/Self-Assessment: 1.Develop a program of scholarship, industry experience, and teaching as appropriate to the requirements of the individual’s professional situation. 2.[PhD] Formulate a professional philosophy in teaching, scholarship, and/or service.
  • Social Responsibility/Ethics: 1.Explain, analyze, and/or describe how moral and ethical issues apply to individual situations in the relevant field of study. 2.Demonstrate an understanding of ethical scholarship and professional practices.
  • Communication: 1.Interpret and communicate scholarship to diverse audiences (e.g., scholarly, families, consumers, agencies, businesses, nonprofit organizations) in written, oral, visual, and electronic (WOVE) formats.
  • Faculty members strongly encourage doctoral students to present at discipline-related meetings such as the Annual Graduate Education and Graduate Student Research Conference in Hospitality and Tourism, or the International Textiles and Apparel Association Annual Meeting at least once before graduation. Doctoral students also are encouraged to publish at least one paper prior to graduation.
515-294-8990

Dr. SoJung Lee

sjlee@iastate.edu
Hospitality Management Graduate Program
2302 Osborn Drive
31 MacKay Hall
Ames, IA 50011

Program Homepage Program Handbook

Application Requirements

Application Deadlines:

On-campus student applications for fall semester admission are due March 1, but please apply by February 1 if you are seeking scholarships and assistantships. Hybrid student applications for summer cohort admission are due March 15. On-campus and hybrid student applications for spring semester admission are due October 15. After these deadlines, rolling admissions will be processed based on availability within the program. *GRE/GMAT is NOT required for both MS/PhD applications

Application Details:

This program is open to domestic and international students.

Application Instructions

Admission Requirements

Graduate College Requirements:

  • 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
  • Academic Records/Transcripts
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
  • Proof of English Proficiency.

Program Specific Requirements:

International Requirements:

  • Financial Statement:  Application
  • English Proficiency Minimum:
    TOEFL Paper (PBT) 550
    TOEFL Internet (iBT) 79
    IELTS 6.5
    PTE 53
    Duolingo (approved through spring 2026) 115
Program Interest Area
Does this Program Offer a Distance Option?
Yes
Program offers a Coursework Only?
No
Program Director
sjlee@iastate.edu
Program Staff
sjlee@iastate.edu
akelber@iastate.edu
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