Veterinary Toxicology and Pharmacology Major

Description: A program that focuses on the scientific study of specific environmental and food hazards affecting domestic and wild animals and the development and action of chemical antidotes and treatments. Includes instruction in small and large animal toxicology and pharmacology, neurotoxicology, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, neuropharmacology, xenobiotics, drug resistance, pesticides, toxicological pathology, genetic and molecular toxicology, environmental toxicology, drug and toxicant analysis and evaluation, and environmental radiology. Is Veterinary Toxicology and Pharmacology the right major for you?
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Veterinary Toxicology and Pharmacology Major

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Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$92,570

Median Hourly Wage

$44.50*

Total Employed Nationally

54,480


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 wage data external site and 2008-2018 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.