A wide range of elective courses relevant to the study of toxicology is available through many complementary academic programs at the University of Washington. An important part of the graduate training in toxicology is the development of research skills and an appreciation for the scientific method, usually accomplished through a laboratory based research thesis. Students ordinarily select their thesis topics from among the many ongoing faculty research projects in toxicology. Graduates of the Toxicology master's program find employment opportunities in both the public and private sector, or they may choose to continue their studies at the doctoral level. Graduates are employed by environmental consulting firms, state and federal health and environmental regulatory agencies, and industries.
Students choosing to continue their education are well prepared for doctoral training.
PhD graduates find employment opportunities in biotechnology, academic research, the pharmaceutical industry, and government laboratories.