Toxicology
Delve into the dynamic field of toxicology, innovating the study of chemical impacts on health and the environment.
Undergraduate Studies - Biomedical Toxicology (BTOX)
The Biomedical Toxicology (BTOX) program at the University of Guelph developed from society’s increasing need to understand and study the adverse effects of chemicals on human and animal health as well as the health of the environment. Toxicology encompasses a broad range of fields of study including ecosystem health, including water, air and soil quality, plant health, microbes, and insects, sustainable agriculture and human and animal health. Because all these areas of science are well represented at the University of Guelph, the BTOX program presents a unique opportunity to students in Canada. In addition, the University of Guelph is held in high regard throughout Canada and many other regions of the world as evidenced by high rankings in external surveys regarding faculty, library resources, medical and science grants, alumni support, and its consistent high place ranking in the Maclean’s Reputational Survey for Canada. The Biomedical Toxicology major also fulfills the course prerequisites for all Ontario medical schools.
Hands-on Learning
Students will develop valuable skills in the analytical toxicology, molecular biology, medical toxicology and physiology laboratories (with instruments used in modern analytical, forensic and toxicology labs).
Personal Approach
Small laboratory and seminar classes provide a unique learning experience, enhanced by pioneering web-based teaching and evaluation.
Flexibility
This program also allows students to choose from biomedical or environmental course electives depending on their area of interest within toxicology.
Graduate Studies
Why pursue a Collaborative Specialization in Toxicology?
The Collaborative Specialization in Toxicology (MBS, MSc & PhD) is an interdepartmental collaborative specialization that focuses on research and teaching in toxicology. Students often seek to enhance their graduate studies through collaborative specializations. By completing such programs, students not only deepen their knowledge in their research area but also understand how their work aligns with the collaborative program.
Program Information
Participating Home Programs
Students wishing to undertake graduate studies at the M.Sc. or Ph.D. level with emphasis on toxicology will be admitted by a participating department and will register in both the participating department and in the collaborative specialization as listed below:
What Our Students Are Saying
I decided to pursue graduate studies at the University of Guelph because of the fantastic environmental toxicology program and I wanted to do research under my two advisors (Dr. Ryan Prosser and Dr. Paul Sibley). I study aquatic toxicology, which is a big focus for my two research advisors so I was very excited to work with them. It also helps that Guelph is a great city to live in, and the campus has a lot of resources available to support students.
Faculty
The Toxicology Program is taught within many departments at the U of G. Our faculty includes Associate Dean’s of Research, Canadian Research Chairs, and Department Chairs who together conduct toxicology research on a diverse range of topics that include: role of oxidative stress in Alzheimer’s disease, DNA damage by chemical carcinogens, regulation of drug metabolizing enzymes, biodegradation of environmental pollutants, risk assessment of pesticides and pesticide screening by antibody development, insect resistance to insecticides, metal contamination of soils and toxicity to plants, and more.
Contact Information
Toxicology Director
Dr. Richard Manderville
SSC 3243
Ext. 53963
