Toxicology and Industrial Hygiene - Drexel University Online

Toxicology and Industrial Hygiene from Drexel University Online is a Online Certificate Health Science degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Provides the basic principles of toxicology & industrial hygiene in the areas of safety and health Program Overview: This unique, 4-course certificate is specifically designed for students at the post-baccalaureate level in industrial or governmental settings. Program content provides a strong foundation in both toxicology and industrial hygiene to enhance the student's "on-the-job" performance in the areas of health and safety: * Toxicology - the study of the adverse affects of chemicals foreign to the biological system. Evolving from the practices of ancient poisoners, modern toxicology encompasses the study of molecular biology, using toxicants as tools. It is an ever-expanding field, assimilating knowledge and techniques from branches of biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics. * Industrial Hygiene - the science and art devoted to the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of those environmental factors or stresses arising in or from the workplace that may cause sickness, impaired health and well-being or significant discomfort among workers or among citizens of the community. Toxicology & Industrial Hygiene key program features and benefits: * Quality: This program is fully accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and adds the prestigious Drexel name to your resume. * Flexible: Available totally online - you can complete courses at your own pace without ever commuting to campus. * Career-oriented: Provides a solid foundation in the areas of toxicology and industrial hygiene - for use in current careers or future advanced studies. * Affordable: Special tuition for employees of partnering corporations and members of partner professional associations. Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Science courses.