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Course Description

Toxicologists assess the adverse, harmful effects that substances have on human health and the environment. Toxic substances can be natural resources such as arsenic and mercury, generated by living organisms such as microorganisms, algae, and shellfish, or generated by humans. Man-made sources include unintentional substances such as pollutants from traffic as well as industrial chemicals or pharmaceuticals. Toxicologists play an important role in making our lives more sustainable, by considering safety when designing new substances or by identifying safer alternatives.

 

This MSc programme will provide you with an advanced understanding of the multidisciplinary field of Toxicology. You'll learn about the fundamental principles of Toxicology, the harmful effects that different substances (e.g., chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food, drink, pollutants,) have on human health and the environment, how the safety and sustainability of substances is assessed and improved through design strategies, what regulations exist to protect human health from the harmful effects of substances, as well as topical and emerging issues in Toxicology.

Entry Requirements

You will have at least a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject (Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Toxicology).

Fees

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Module Details

SEMESTER 1
Mandatory
Food and Beverage Toxicology
Toxicology
Marine Ecotoxicology
Optional courses
Pathobiology of Human Disease
Introduction to Pharmaceutical Chemistry
SEMESTER 2
Mandatory
Research and Professional Practice
Regulation of the Safe and Sustainable Development of Substances
Principles of Drug Discovery and Development
Emerging Issues and Innovations in Toxicology
SEMESTER 3
MSc Research Project

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