School of Pharmacy UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON Careers in Pharmacology – Toxicology What can I do with a degree in Pharmacology – Toxicology? Potential Work Environments Academic-based Research Laboratories (basic science) Animal Health Biomedical / Biotechnology Industry Chemical Industry Clinical Research Consumer Products Industry–regulatory and toxicology roles Consulting / Risk Assessment Contract Research Labs / Organizations / Contract Manufacturing Cosmetic Industry Education—secondary or higher Emerging Technologies Environmental Health Environmental Monitoring / Industrial Hygiene / Toxicology Forensic Science Healthcare Companies Health Professions (various) Law (health / intellectual / patent) Manufacturing (Pharmaceutical / Biopharma) Medical Imaging Nanotechnology Nutrition Industry Pharmaceutical Industry / Science Regulatory Affairs Research / Development Scientific Media and Communications Specialized Areas of Toxicology Technical Sales / Marketing Possible Careers Many careers require graduate-level education or further training. Options include: Cancer Researcher Cell/Molecular Biologist Clinical Researcher Consultant Dentist Drug/Toxicant Information Specialist Forensic Scientist / Toxicologist Intellectual Property Lawyer Laboratory Animal Care Provider Lab Technician Medical Doctor Patent Lawyer / Officer Pharmacist Pharmaceutical Marketing / Sales Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Pharmacologist Product Development/Testing Professor / Teacher Quality Control / Assurance Regulatory Toxicologist Researcher / Scientist Risk Assessment (modeling) Science Writer / Editor Technical Marketing / Sales / Writing Toxicologist Veterinarian Firms and Career Websites of Interest to Pharmacology-Toxicology Majors Students enrolled in the BS “Pharm-Tox” major, students considering the program, and program alumni are encouraged to contact the program’s academic and career advisors for information on Wisconsin-based and national companies of particular interest to students with such educational backgrounds. Interested in Becoming a Pharmacist? Learn More about the Pharmacology & Toxicology Preferred Admission into the PharmD Program The Pharmacology-Toxicology program offers an excellent foundation for those interested in becoming a pharmacist. PharmTox graduates gain preferred acceptance into the PharmD program under the following provisions: Submit both the PharmCAS Application and the UW-Madison Application Processing Fee. One letter of recommendation is required. This letter must be from a UW Madison faculty member. The PCAT will be waived for eligible PharmTox applicants. Remain in good standing until graduation from the PharmTox program, including maintaining a 3.00 GPA overall and within the PharmTox program. Successfully complete an admission interview. Applicants in good standing in the PharmTox program will be guaranteed an admission interview. PharmTox graduates must apply for the fall admission term directly after graduation or one year after graduation (gap year) to be eligible for this program. For example, if you graduate in May 2020, preferred admission would be valid for the PharmD fall admission term up until Fall 2021. All PharmD prerequisites must be completed prior to the admission term. Alumni Connections Many BS Pharmacology-Toxicology alumni are willing to connect with current students and potential program applicants regarding career and academic pathways that are available to graduates of the program. Contact PharmTox academic and career advisors to explore such Badger alumni connections.