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BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology/Toxicology Major
Pharmacology is the science that deals with the origin, nature, chemistry, effects,
and uses of drugs; it includes pharmacognosy, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics,
pharmacotherapeutics, and toxicology. Pharmacology deals with the study of drugs in
all aspects: the properties and reactions of drugs, especially with relation to therapeutic
value, as well as the discovery, chemistry, composition, identification, biological/physiological
effects, uses and manufacture of drugs. Toxicology is the study of the adverse effects
of chemical, physical or biological agents and toxic compounds on living organisms
and the ecosystem, including the prevention and amelioration of such adverse effects.
Pharmacologists and toxicologists study how to develop safe, effective drugs and prevent
the harmful effects of chemicals.
What can I do with a major in Pharmacology/Toxicology?
This major prepares students for medical school (Pre-Med). Graduates are also prepared
to work as pharmacologists and toxicologists in the biomedical industry, pharmaceutical
industry, nutritional industries, environmental conservation and pollution control,
scientific civil service, governmental agencies, forensic sciences, and research institutes.
Graduates can move on to graduate studies in most biomedical fields.
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Student Learning Outcomes
- Utilize a variety of pharmacologic/toxicological laboratory techniques necessary for research
PTOX Professional Division Curriculum
- Curriculum for students entering the P1 year in Fall 2014
- Curriculum for students entering the P1 year in Fall 2013
- Curriculum for students entering the P1 year in Fall 2012 (page 4)
- Curriculum for students entering the P1 year in Fall 2011 (page 4)
- Curriculum for students entering the P1 year in Fall 2010 (page 5)
- Curriculum for students entering the P1 year in Fall 2009 (page 5)
- Curriculum for students entering the P1 year before Fall 2009
Links for Pharmacology and Toxicology Majors
- American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics:aspet.org
- Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Entry: atsdr.cdc.gov
- Pharmacology Resources: aspet.org
- Resource Guide to Careers in Toxicology: toxicology.org
- Society of Toxicology: toxicology.org
- ASHP’s CareerPharm for Pharmacy Careers: careerpharm.com
- USAJobs Students and Recent Graduates: www.usajobs.gov
- Occupational Outlook Handbook: bls.gov
