Figures out how much of a chemical is safe and what happens when people are exposed to too much.
You review study data on a new pesticide or medicine, decide on safe limits, and write reports for regulators. Forensic toxicologists test for drugs and poisons in crime and death investigations.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Doctorate (PhD), about 9 years after high school. PhD in toxicology, pharmacology, or chemistry; board certification (DABT) for senior roles.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Toxicology, Chemistry, Pharmacology, Biology.
Growing faster than average. BLS does not project this specialty separately; rating estimated from related occupations.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI predicts toxicity and cuts some tests; setting safe limits and defending them to regulators stay human.
Classes: AP Chemistry, AP Biology, Statistics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-1042.
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