Our students learn about how chemicals are released, transported, and transform in the environment and in biota. They explore the biological effects of toxicants and other chemicals of biological interest on humans and other species, and gain training on how industrial or commercial chemical products are regulated and monitored. Students from our program are prepared for careers in government and industry in diverse roles and are ready to pursue further training in graduate or professional school.

ETX seniors on a field trip to the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area

Undergraduate

Students can find a number of helpful resources in the department and on the general campus. Check out information about Advising, our ETX Undergraduate Handbook and Useful Resources for both current and prospective students.

Graduate

Check here for information about graduate groups administered by the Department of Environmental Toxicology and other graduate groups offering training and opportunities in the field of toxicology. 

Courses

Here is a complete listing of all ETX undergraduate and graduate level courses.  For more detailed information about the courses, contact the course instructors directly.  The faculty directory can be found here.

Career Opportunities

Check out these resources that may be helpful to you in exploring the wide range of job opportunities within the toxicology field.  And build your professional network by joining the Linked-In group – UCD Environmental Toxicology Network!

Job and Internship Newsletter

The ETOX peer advisers send out a weekly newsletter containing information on upcoming events, scholarships, and current internship and employment opportunities. These opportunities range from on-campus internships, such as faculty-mentored lab work, to off-campus jobs at environmental consulting firms, health clinics, and the government.

Environmental Toxicology Club

The ETOX club is a great way to get to know your fellow toxicology students and ETOX faculty. Past club events have included brown bag lunches with faculty, hikes at Lake Berryessa, the annual Student-Faculty Bowl-off, and even paintballing! For more information about ETOX club events, be on the lookout for emails from the club president, Eva Loredo.

Undergraduate Research

Check here for information about how to get involved with undergraduate research opportunities in ETX.