Toxicology (page 3)
Education and Training
A bachelor's degree in a physical science including a
solid background in chemistry and coursework in pharmacology
is an ideal mix of educational qualifications for a toxicologist.
There are some graduate programs offering coursework in
forensic toxicology to the master's or PhD level (click
here for info). Many enter toxicology after working
in or pursuing education in other areas such as medicinal
chemistry, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, or clinical
chemistry. Membership in the section requires at least
one year of additional experience and work which meets
other requirements of scholarly production or advanced
study. The American Board of Forensic Toxicology and the
Forensic Toxicology Certification Board offer professional
certification to scientists with work experience in forensic
toxicology.
