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Overview for Environmental Toxicology

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the health effects associated with exposure to toxic chemicals and systems occurring in the natural, work, and living environments; the management of environmental toxins and toxicity; and the development of protections for humans, animals, and plants. Includes instruction in applied ecology; microbiology; toxin transport, fate, and degradation; dermal toxicology; reproductive and genetic toxicology; atmospheric and environmental chemistry; metals toxicology; environmental mutagens and biotransformation; nutrient interaction; chemical sensitivity, disorders, and disease; risk assessment; animal waste management; environmental health; and hazardous materials management.

Careers for Environmental Toxicology Majors

A major in Environmental Toxicology is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Biologists
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists - $69,140

Colleges Offering a Major in Environmental Toxicology

Top 2 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Environmental Toxicology among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

Add	Info	College Name	Degrees Awarded*/ Percentage	Selectivity	Cost*
		University of California-Davis Davis, CA	19 (0.3%)
		Clarkson University Potsdam, NY	1 (0.2%)
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