Editing Toxicology (section)

=== Requirements ===
To work as a toxicologist one should obtain a degree in toxicology or a related degree like [[biology]], [[chemistry]], [[pharmacology]] or [[biochemistry]].<ref>{{cite web | title = Toxicology Overview | publisher = American Chemical Society  | url = https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/careers/college-to-career/chemistry-careers/toxicology.html | access-date = 10 May 2020}}</ref><ref name=S /><ref>[https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/healthcare-science/roles-healthcare-science/life-sciences/analytical-toxicology/entry-requirements-skills-and-interests-analytical  National Health Service website, ''Entry requirements, skills and interests (analytical toxicology)'', retrieved 20 February 2025]</ref>  Bachelor's degree programs in toxicology cover the chemical makeup of toxins and their effects on biochemistry, physiology and ecology. After introductory life science courses are complete, students typically enroll in labs and apply toxicology principles to research and other studies. Advanced students delve into specific sectors, like the pharmaceutical industry or law enforcement, which apply methods of toxicology in their work. The [[Society of Toxicology]] (SOT) recommends that undergraduates in postsecondary schools that do not offer a bachelor's degree in toxicology consider attaining a degree in biology or chemistry.  Additionally, the SOT advises aspiring toxicologists to take statistics and mathematics courses, as well as gain laboratory experience through lab courses, student research projects and internships. In the USA, Medical Toxicologists complete residency training such as in Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics or Internal Medicine, followed by fellowship in Medical Toxicology and eventual certification by the [[American College of Medical Toxicology]] (ACMT).<ref>[https://www.acmt.net/applying-for-a-medical-toxicology-fellowship/  ACMT website, ''Applying for a Medical Toxicology Fellowship'', retrieved 20 February 2025]</ref>