Moltox Introduction
    Coursework
    Advising
    Getting a Degree
    Unit & GPA Requirements
    University & Campus Requirements
    College Requirements

Molecular Toxicology focuses on the hazardous and beneficial effects of natural and man-made toxic agents. From industrially produced environmental contaminants and designer drugs to naturally occurring herbs and food products, this field of study applies molecular and computational methods to better understand how these agents interact with living organisms and what should be done to ensure human health and safety. This major prepares students for careers in many applications of biological or computer sciences, including environmental protection, public health, pharmacology, forensic sciences, medicine, pharmacy, biotechnology, the food industry, and related businesses.

Coursework (Curriculum Checklist in PDF)

Humanities & Social Sciences [22]

• English 1A and English 1B or equivalent (8)
• Additional Courses (14)

Biological & Nat. Resource Sci. [11]

• NST 11 (2)
• Biology 1A (4)
• Additional Courses from Biology, Microbiology, or Physiology (4). (MCB32, 32L is recommended)

Physical Sci. & Mathematics [25]

• Chemistry 1A (4)
• Chemistry 3A (5)
• Chemistry 3B (4)
• Math 16A (3) or Math 1A (4)
• Physics 8A (4)
• Computer Science 3 or 61A (4) (It is recommended that this course be taken during the summer at UCB or at a community college)

Subject Requirements

• Microbiology PMB 39 (3) (Environmental Microbiology), NST 113 (2), PH 162A (4), MCB 112 (4), ESPM 112 (3) or CE 114 (3)
• Physiology MCB 32 (3), IB 132 (3), MCB 136 (4)
• Microbiology or Physiology Lab MCB 32L (2), PH 162L (1), IB 312L (2)

Upper Division Major Requirements [36]

• MCB 102 (4) or MCB 100/110 (8)
• MCB 140 or 142 (4)
• NST 110 (3)
• NST 120 (3)
• NST 121 (3)
• NST 171 (4)
• Stat 131A (4) or PH 142A (4)
• NST 193

Students are required to earn a total of 40 upper division units (including the classes noted above). At least 6 of the remaining units must be selected from list A of the restricted electives noted below. The balance of units can be satisfied by applying upper division courses used to satisfy the Subject Requirement, or by selecting additional courses from list A or courses from list B.

Restricted Electives

List A

• ESPM 100 (4)
• ESPM 162 (3)
• NST C112 (3)
• NST C114 (3)
• NST H196 (2-4)
• NST 197 (1-3)
• NST 199 (1-3)
• PH 220C (3)

• Chem 130A (1)
• Civ Engr 114 (3)
• Civ Engr 115 (3)
• ESPM 119 (2)
• ESPM 126 (3)
• IB 152 (4)
• NST 106 (3)
• NST 113 (2)
• NST 150 (3)
• NST 160 (3)
• PH 150A (3)
• PH 150B (3)
• PH C171 (3)

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Advising

The Nutritional Sciences and Toxicology advisor is Susan Cass (117 Morgan Hall, 510-642-2879, susanc@nature.berkeley.edu). Once a student has declared the Nutritional Sciences major, they are also assigned a faculty advisor. General questions about the College of Natural Resources should be directed to the CNR Office of Instruction and Student Affairs in 245 Mulford Hall, 510-642-0542.

Getting a Degree

The information in this snapshot is a guide to the degree requirements. See the Nutritional Sciences and Toxicology advisor, the NST website (http://nutrition.berkeley.edu/), or the complete NST Handbood for details. Major requirements are on the back.

To earn a Bachelor of Science degree from UC Berkeley in Nutritional Sciences, students must complete University, Campus, College, and major requirements.

Unit and GPA Requirements

All students must complete 120 units; 36 of these units (or 36 for Dietetic students) must be upper division. Upper division courses required for the major count toward the 36 upper division unit requirement. Student must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA and earn at least a C- in all courses required for the major.

University and Campus Requirements

College Requirements

Reading and Composition (English 1A & 1B or equivalent)

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