Why Study Toxicology?
Exposures to chemical, physical and biological agents have the potential to adversely affect human health. Toxicologists identify environmental exposures of concern, reveal mechanisms by which toxicants initiate pathological dysfunction or disease, identify interventions for the prevention of adverse effects, and estimate acceptable levels of exposure for the protection of the public health. Toxicologists contribute their scientific expertise to society as teachers, researchers, policy advisors and consultants in academic, government, nonprofit and private institutions. Individuals with a background in biological, chemical, environmental or epidemiological sciences who have a desire to improve the understanding of how environmental agents impact human health will find exciting, varied, challenging and rewarding Careers in Toxicology .
