Toxicology - Minor
The minor in Toxicology equips undergraduate students with a comprehensive understanding of toxicology and its relevance across various fields. Selected coursework elevates students' academic and practical knowledge, emphasizing principles of toxicology, the role of environmental and chemical factors, approaches to risk assessment and more specialized toxicology courses.
There is a growing demand for professionals with a foundational understanding of toxicology across various sectors. Toxicology is critical in environmental health, pharmaceutical development, public policy and forensics. Graduates with a minor in Toxicology will have a competitive advantage in a job market that is seeing a positive outlook. This minor serves as a valuable credential for students in majors such as Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Sciences, and Public Health, signaling to employers and graduate programs that they possess specialized, interdisciplinary knowledge.
Application Process
Students seeking to declare the minor may contact an advisor in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.