Toxicology Toxicology combines the principles of biology and chemistry to help to understand the harmful effects of pollutants, pesticides and other chemicals on human health. Toxicologists may apply their multi-disciplinary training to research or testing in academic institutions where they create and maintain centers of education and training as well as conduct original toxicological research. In government, they participate in basic and applied research, or function in regulatory capacities preparing risk- benefit analyses to ensure safe manufacture, handling, use and disposal of many types of chemical products. The principles and methods of epidemiology provide knowledge of the natural history of disease processes, the foundation for preventative medical practice, and the basis for rational decisions concerning public health policy. As an epidemiologist, you may find positions in governmental agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institutes of Health, and state health departments.
Opportunity also exists in academic institutions, private industry, and hospitals.
Dental Public Health Dentists and hygienists with degrees in dental public health have careers in administration, research, and schools of dentistry and dental hygiene. Graduates are establishing dental health policy at the national level, directing state and local dental programs, conducting research in national agencies, directing the dental plans for major health insurance groups, and teaching and researching in universities across the nation. Hospital and Molecular Epidemiology Hospital and Molecular Epidemiology focuses on the molecular biology and biochemistry of infectious agents. Besides gaining an understanding of epidemiology, pathology, immunology and molecular biology, you also develop managerial skills which may be used in laboratory supervision as well as planning and development for public health programs. With a degree in this area, you will qualify to work as an infection control officer, or in senior laboratory services positions in academia, research, and public health institutions.