Course summary
Our Toxicology MSc is designed to meet the future needs of the sector, with contributions by international toxicology experts. The School of Biosciences is internationally recognised as a major centre for toxicology, offering integrated research-led teaching within a highly interactive teaching environment. This programme provides vocational training in the theoretical, clinical and laboratory aspects of toxicology. You will learn about the nature and mechanism of adverse effects of chemicals such as those found in industry, in the household, in agriculture, in medicine and those that occur naturally in the environment. We give particular emphasis to molecular and cellular mechanisms of toxicity and to risk assessment. Our Toxicology programmes are designed to meet the future needs of the sector, with contributions by international experts from the pharmaceutical industries, contract research companies, government and external toxicology centres. The MSc Toxicology programme provides training in theoretical, clinical and laboratory aspects of toxicology and acts as a conversion course, taking students from a variety of backgrounds and giving them new skills to enable them to move into research and employment in the field of toxicology and related disciplines.
Modules
Modules include integrated toxicology, assessing toxic potential, biosciences postgraduate masters skills programme and metabolism and mechanisms of toxicity.
Assessment method
Course delivery Immerse yourself in a comprehensive curriculum that blends lectures, hands-on labs, and workshops with real-world insights from industry professionals. Lectures – delivered by academic experts and researchers Workshops – contributions from external experts working in pharmaceutical and other industries Practical classes – hands-on activities to build on your practical skills Site visits – to external centres of toxicology
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Pathologists, Royal College of
Entry requirements
2:1/2:2 in a relevant discipline in Biochemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Microbiology, Zoology/Animal Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, Physiology, Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, Medical Science.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For more detailed information on available funding and fees for postgraduate courses please visit: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/fees-funding
Sponsorship information
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC); European Social Fund (ESF); Natural Environment Research Council (NERC).
Provider information
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT