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Ryan Mitchell. The study of all aspects of toxicity that may have legal implications. What is Forensic Toxicology?

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1 Ryan Mitchell

2 The study of all aspects of toxicity that may have legal implications. What is Forensic Toxicology?

3 The minimum education level needed for this job is a bachelor’s degree It is recommended that a doctorate degree is obtained (this is what is preferred by most employers) What Level of Education is Needed

4 They isolate and identify any substances in the body that may have contributed to the crime. This includes: Alcohol Illegal/ prescription drugs Metals Gases like Carbon Monoxide How is this Related to the Solving a Crime?

5 Bachelors degree Starting salary is just under $50,000 a year Masters degree is just over $50,000 a year Doctorate degree receives close to $100,000 a year With 10-19 years of experience: $ 150,000 a year Salary

6 Nice pay People call you doctor Disadvantages Irregular hours Have to obtain a doctorate Can take time away from family Advantages/ Disadvantages

7 Could become: Pharmacist Biologist Chemist Biochemist Other career opportunities

8 Woman dead. Ruptured gas line and the smell of gas in the room Officials assume that she died of exposure to gas Toxicologist found CO in the lungs and a crushed windpipe Turns out that her husband wanted the claim on the insurance policy that he just bought Real Life Example


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