What does a computational toxicologist do?

Computational toxicology is a vibrant and rapidly developing discipline that integrates information and data from a variety of sources to develop mathematical and computer-based models to better understand and predict adverse health effects caused by chemicals, such as environmental pollutants and pharmaceuticals.

What is a PhD in toxicology?

The PhD program in Molecular Toxicology focuses on the adverse effects of chemicals on living organisms and how these effects are modulated by genetic, physiologic, and environmental factors.

Why is Occupational Toxicology important?

The objective of the occupational toxicologist is to prevent adverse health effects in workers that result from their work environment. Because the work environment often presents exposures to complex mixtures, the occupational toxicologist must also recognize exposure combinations that are particularly hazardous.

How long does it take to get a PhD in toxicology?

four years
Toxicologists may have doctorate degrees in biochemistry, physiology, cell biology, toxicology, or a similar biological science. Ph. D. programs involve intensive research and take at least four years to complete.

Can I get a PhD in toxicology?

The PhD program is designed to train students to become independent scholars capable of conducting unsupervised and original research. Doctoral students elect either the General Toxicology, Environmental Toxicology, or Molecular and Cellular Toxicology Concentration.

Do you need to go to med school to be a toxicologist?

Complete medical school and residency training in any number of fields. The majority of medical toxicologists are trained in emergency medicine, however many have backgrounds in pediatrics, preventive medicine or internal medicine. All medical toxicologists must complete a fellowship in medical toxicology.

Is there a demand for toxicologists?

According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, jobs in the forensic science technician sector, including forensic toxicologists, are forecast to grow 16 percent in the decade preceding 2030, much faster than the U.S. average for all occupations (8 percent).