Toxicologist (VIC)
Education and Training:
To become a toxicologist you usually have to study science or forensics at university with a major in toxicology. To get into these courses you usually need to gain your VCE. Prerequisite subjects, or assumed knowledge, in one or more of English, physics, chemistry, earth and environmental science, biology and mathematics are normally required. A number of universities in Australia offer degrees in science with a major in toxicology. Universities have different prerequisites and some have flexible entry requirements or offer external study. Contact the universities you are interested in for more information as requirements may change.
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Employment Opportunities:
Toxicologists are employed across several industries including the pharmaceutical, food and chemical industries, scientific research, government regulatory agencies, and other research organisations and health services. They are also employed in hospitals and educational institutions.
For Further Information:
Australasian Society of Clinical and Experimental Pharmacologists and Toxicologists
(03) 9416 3833
ascept@clems.com.au
www.ascept.org The Association of Professional Engineers
(03) 9695 8800Information for other states and territories: