Forensic/Analytic Toxicology Program

Overview

The Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences offers a Master of Science degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences. The degree program requires 38 credit hours for graduation. The course work may be taken as a part-time or full time student.

Salaries

Salary will depend on the position chosen and the geographical area.
In many cases starting salary will be > $38,000.

Career Opportunities

Toxicology graduates may work in a number of different facilities including:

  • Toxicology Reference Laboratory
  • Medical Examiner's Office
  • Department of Public Safety Laboratory
  • Academic Research
  • Biomedical Corporations (research and development)
  • Drug Enforcement Agency

Examples of student research projects

  • Effect of Anticonvulsants on MRP-2 Gene Expression (Abstract)
  • Metabolic Profile of the Drug Famprofazone (Abstract)
  • Metabolic Profile of the Drug Famprofazone following Multidose Administration (Abstract)
  • Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid: Evaluation of Current Analytical Methodologies and Determination of Endogenous Postmortem Concentrations in Biological Fluids. (Abstract)
  • Correlation Between Blood And Skeletal Muscle Cocaine And Opiate Concentrations (Abstract)
  • The Effects of Consumption of Herbal Dietary Supplements on Amphetamine/Metamphetamine Urinalysis: The Herbal Dietary Supplement Defense (Abstract)
  • Effect Of Accutane On Catecholamine Release (Abstract)
  • A Regulation of Lung a-epithelial Sodium Channels and Glucocorticoid Receptors by Novel Synthetic Glucocorticoide (Abstract)
  • A Comparison of Drug Concentrations in Sequestered Femoral Blood with Thigh Muscle, Un-sequestered Femoral Blood, Heart Blood, and Subclavian Blood Specimens to Evaluate the Degree of Postmortem Drug Redistribution (Abstract)
  • Plasma Malondialdehyde and 8-Isoprostane as Markers of Oxidative Stress in Type 2 Diabetic patients and the effect of Ginkgo biloba as an Antioxidant (Abstract)
  • Quantitation Of Amlodipine, Nifedipine, Lisinopril, Atenolol And Hydrochlorothiazide In Postmortem Human Samples Using Liquid Chromatography-With Electrospray Tandem Mass Spectrometry Detection (Abstract)

  • Effect Of The Decomposition Process On Muscle Alcohol Concentrations (Abstract)

  • Association Between Positive Cotinine Levels And Increased Factor VIII And Von Willebrand Factor Concentrations (Abstract)

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to be a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (medical technologist) to enroll?

Students who have a baccalaureate degree in biology, chemistry, Clinical Laboratory Science or other science fields may enroll in the Forensic and Analytical Toxicology track. Students who are interested in the Immunohematology track must be a CLS with experience in the blood bank.

Do I have to go full time?

The curriculum was designed for part-time as well as full time students. Students have 6 years to complete the program.

Are there stipends or teaching assistantships?

The M.S. program does not offer stipends or teaching assistantships. Those students who are not employed full time but who are clinical laboratory scientists may be able to find part-time work in clinical laboratories in the medical center area.

How many students are accepted each year?

We generally accept only 2-3 students per year because of limited practicum sites.

 

 

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