Toxicology is a field of Science that helps understand the harmful effects that chemicals, substances, or situations, can have on people, animals, and the environment. Some refer to toxicology as the “Science of Safety” because as a field it has evolved from a Science focused on studying poisons and adverse effects of chemical exposures, to a one devoted to studying safety. An expert in this field is called a toxicologist.
Personal Competencies
You enjoy Science
You like to experiment
You pay attention to details while working
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete a Bachelor’s (BSc) degree in Botany/Chemistry/Zoology/Biochemistry or any related subject
3. Complete a Bachelor’s degree followed by a Master’s degree on Toxicology
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
The course is offered by the Department of Toxicology. This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes 1. Banaras Hindu University, Uttar Pradesh 2. King’s George Medical University, Lucknow 3. Aligarh Muslim University, Uttar Pradesh 4. Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi 5. Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh 6. Kolkata Medical College, Kolkata 7. Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad
Private Institutes (Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and MCI before applying) 1. Christian Medical College, Vellore 2. Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal 3. Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry 4. Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai 5. St. John's Medical College, Bangalore 6. JSS Medical College, Mysore 7. Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar 8. SRM University, Chennai
The approx. course fee for a post graduation in Toxicology ranges between INR 6,500 - 90,000*
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS • National Scholarship Portal - Please visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes* • Please visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI* • Scholarships are also available in the Institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA) • Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc. • All banks give education loans
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Government and Private Hospitals, Medical Colleges, Government and Industrial Laboratories etc
Entrepreneurship: You can set up your own laboratory
Work Environment: It is a desk job. You will need to handle a team of nurses and other medical staff. Local travel is not a part of this job role. Part-time work and contractual jobs are available. Hospitals and clinics usually work for 6 to 7 days. You are likely to work 9 to 10 hours 6 days a week. This may vary from clinic to clinic. Shift system may be available
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Intern → Junior Doctor → Allergy Specialist → Head of Toxicology Department
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Toxicologist ranges between INR 11,000 - 1,66,667* per month
Dr. P. Sampath Kumar is a Toxicologist, Legal Medicine and Medical Expertise Specialist who practices in Chennai. He has 39 years of experience in the field. Kumar completed his MBBS and MD in Forensic Medicine & Toxicology from Madras Medical College, Chennai. He is a member of the Tamil Nadu Medical Council.*
Toxicologist
NCS Code: 2212.1600 | SC00221. Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete a Bachelor’s (BSc) degree in Botany/Chemistry/Zoology/Biochemistry or any related subject
3. Complete a Bachelor’s degree followed by a Master’s degree on Toxicology
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
The course is offered by the Department of Toxicology.
This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes
1. Banaras Hindu University, Uttar Pradesh
2. King’s George Medical University, Lucknow
3. Aligarh Muslim University, Uttar Pradesh
4. Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi
5. Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh
6. Kolkata Medical College, Kolkata
7. Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad
Private Institutes
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and MCI before applying)
1. Christian Medical College, Vellore
2. Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal
3. Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry
4. Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai
5. St. John's Medical College, Bangalore
6. JSS Medical College, Mysore
7. Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar
8. SRM University, Chennai
Information on Institute rankings is available at - https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
The approx. course fee for a post graduation in Toxicology ranges between INR 6,500 - 90,000*
*(The above mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from Institute to Institute)
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Please visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Please visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also available in the Institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Places of Work: Government and Private Hospitals, Medical Colleges, Government and Industrial Laboratories etc
Entrepreneurship: You can set up your own laboratory
Work Environment: It is a desk job. You will need to handle a team of nurses and other medical staff. Local travel is not a part of this job role. Part-time work and contractual jobs are available. Hospitals and clinics usually work for 6 to 7 days. You are likely to work 9 to 10 hours 6 days a week. This may vary from clinic to clinic. Shift system may be available
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Intern → Junior Doctor → Allergy Specialist → Head of Toxicology Department
The approx. salary of a Toxicologist ranges between INR 11,000 - 1,66,667* per month
Source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Toxicologist/Salary
*These figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Dr. P. Sampath Kumar is a Toxicologist, Legal Medicine and Medical Expertise Specialist who practices in Chennai. He has 39 years of experience in the field. Kumar completed his MBBS and MD in Forensic Medicine & Toxicology from Madras Medical College, Chennai. He is a member of the Tamil Nadu Medical Council.*
Source: https://www.practo.com/chennai/doctor/dr-p-sampath-kumar-toxicologist
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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