I think Toxicology is one of the most exciting fields to get into (that’s if you enjoy learning how toxins interact with the body, or it you are intrigued by potent anti-venoms for a snake bites etc.)! I have started teaching a toxicology module to undergraduate students, and I thoroughly enjoy explaining the adverse reactions that can occur in the human body (not only in humans but also in animals too) and how these toxic reactions can be overcome with the help of certain drugs. I have also found that some medical students (once they complete their medical degree) become a Toxicologist (they usually advise A&E doctors on measures to take following a patient’s adverse reaction to a medication etc.).
Hi Emily
It can be very interesting but you might want to consider taking toxicology modules as part of a broader degree e.g. pharmacology or biomedical sciences. That way, you get the opportunity to see how it fits in with other disciplines.
I’ve done a lot of work on toxins in the past and they are not just interesting, but can have great applications as medicines and tools in the lab. Do a google search on conotoxins and you’ll find some really fascinating stuff!
Cheers
Richard
Toxicology is a good and important field to consider. However, you should consider studying it as part of a broader degree as Richard has advised because this will also give you a broader career scope in the future.
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Richard commented on :
Hi Emily
It can be very interesting but you might want to consider taking toxicology modules as part of a broader degree e.g. pharmacology or biomedical sciences. That way, you get the opportunity to see how it fits in with other disciplines.
I’ve done a lot of work on toxins in the past and they are not just interesting, but can have great applications as medicines and tools in the lab. Do a google search on conotoxins and you’ll find some really fascinating stuff!
Cheers
Richard
Alex commented on :
Hi Emily,
Toxicology is a good and important field to consider. However, you should consider studying it as part of a broader degree as Richard has advised because this will also give you a broader career scope in the future.
Best wishes,
Alex