The Molecular Toxicology major focuses on the hazardous and beneficial effects of natural and man-made toxic agents. From industrially produced environmental contaminants and designer drugs to naturally occurring herbs and food products, this field of study applies molecular and computational methods to better understand how these agents interact with living organisms and what should be done to ensure human health and safety.
Some career options for Molecular Toxicology majors are:
Medicine or Public Health
Pharmacist
Teaching and Research
Food service industries
Biotechnology
Food safety
Molecular Toxicology