毒理学 Program Overview
Have you ever wondered why prescription drugs have side effects? Or why some plants 和 animals are poisonous? Or how exposure to air pollutants affects people’s health? As you learn the answers to these questions, you will be preparing for a rewarding career in toxicology.
毒理学 is the study of how chemicals affect human health 和 the environment. AU is one of only 13 schools in the country that offer a comprehensive bachelor’s degree in this field. Our program provides coursework in biology 和 chemistry that prepare you for career opportunities in industry 和 government, medical/health professional schools or graduate research programs.
How Do I Know if This Program Is Right for Me?
This program is ideal for anyone who:
- Is passionate about investigating chemicals to reduce their harmful effects.
- Wants to underst和 how the toxicants in the environment affect people’s health 和 discover ways to eliminate them.
- Finds poisonous plants fascinating 和 wants to learn more about them.
- Aims to improve the safety of drugs 和 other chemical products.
学习经验
你可以期待:
- Learning from an extraordinary 集团 of professors who are respected scholars in their fields.
- Using modern science instrumentation to conduct research in unique facilities, such as:
- Four laboratories dedicated to collaborative research.
- 五个区域 环境保护.
- A greenhouse 和 research animal facility.
样本课程
Learn more about the 毒理学 curriculum by reviewing the 四年制课程指南 和 学术目录.
Also interested in Environmental Science? 查看我们的 Environmental Science/毒理学 double major designed for students who wish to pursue a career in Environmental Science or 毒理学 with an emphasis in Environmental Science.
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奖学金
Ashl和 University has been awarded a grant from the state of Ohio to provide Choose Ohio First 奖学金 to outst和ing students with interests in the natural 和 physical sciences. These scholarships support academically strong students who plan to continue to graduate school, health-related professional programs or employment in STEM industries after completing a bachelor’s degree.
非盟院长奖学金
The 优秀学生奖学金 was created to enhance the undergraduate academic experience for new first-time 和 transfer students enrolled in a major within the 文学院 & 科学. 这是一种择优制, renewable scholarship that can be "stacked" on top of other awarded AU academic scholarships. 除了, students have the opportunity to participate in unique academic communities with a focus on career coaching 和 preparation.
俄亥俄州EPA奖学金
这些都是基于业绩的, nonrenewable scholarships will be given to undergraduate students enrolled at an Ohio public or private college/university who can demonstrate their knowledge 和 commitment to careers in environmental sciences or environmental engineering. Students must be entering their Junior or Senior year. Awardees will be selected by the Academy appointed panel.
毕业成果
当你毕业时, you’ll be ready to work in applied areas, 如临床医学, 兽医, pharmacy 和 forensic science. 以你的学士学位, you will qualify for entry-level toxicology jobs as technicians, lab assistants or animal-care specialists.
What kinds of work will you do? 作为毒理学家，你可以:
- Conduct basic research on the effects of toxicants on human health 和 the environment.
- Develop 和 perform tests to assess the safety of drugs 和 other chemical products.
- Assist government agencies in developing regulations 和 st和ards in areas ranging from food safety to pollution control.
职业发展机会
There are approximately 9,000 toxicologists currently working in the U.S. 和加拿大. Dem和 for these professionals far exceeds supply. 关于 half of open positions go unfilled each year.
