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.

 

 

Career Opportunities

Types of Employers

Research Associate/Scientist Lab Director Study Director Lab Technician Animal Care Provider Risk Assessment Product Developer Clinical Development and Testing Cancer Researcher Quality Control/Quality Assurance Personnel Regulatory Affairs Specialist Consultant Product Safety Evaluator Patent Attorney

Private and Non-profit Organizations Pharmaceutical Industry Companies Biotechnology Companies Colleges/Universities Managed Care Systems Hospitals/Medical Centers Nuclear Pharmacies Clinical Research Organizations Research Foundations Government Agencies U.S. Public Health Service Environmental Protection Agency Food and Drug Administration Department of Defense National Institutes of Health U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Student Learning Outcomes

• Utilize a variety of pharmacologic/toxicological laboratory techniques necessary for research

PTOX Professional Division Curriculum

• Pharmacology/Toxicology Professional Division Curriculum for students entering the P1 year in or after Fall 2018
• Curriculum for students entering the P1 year in or after 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