Toxicology with an MPH?

[mwt137]

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I am going for my MPH in Environmental Health Sciences, but I have recently become interested in learning about the field of toxicology, specifically environmental toxicology. I have done some research on toxicology schools and jobs. In every job for a toxicologist that I have seen so far, they want a Master's or Ph.D. in toxicology. I am just wondering how likely it is to land a job in toxicology with an MPH, or will I need to go for a Ph.D. in a more specific field?

 

[Stories]

The toxicology training you'd get from a MPH is likely not going to be enough to become a full toxicologist. Most EHS departments require a course or two in toxicology, but you don't get the laboratory training.