MSc Toxicology at University of Birmingham

As the only course of its kind in the country, MSc Toxicology offers integrated research-led teaching in a highly interactive environment. Study at the cutting edge of research and kickstart your career in this vital field. MSc Toxicology is taught by top academics and industry experts at the internationally recognised School of Biosciences.

Department: Biosciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

There are six 30 credit taught modules and a 60 credit laboratory or literature research project. There are two taught modules in each semester that run parallel and are taught on Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Friday respectively. Modules include Practical Skills for Toxicologists Part B, Integrated Toxicology, Practical Skills for Toxicologists Part A, Assessing Toxic Potential, Biosciences Postgraduate Masters Skills Programme, Forensic, Clinical and Occupational Toxicology, Metabolism and Mechanisms of Toxicity.

Career pathways

Career opportunities are excellent. Toxicology remains a necessary and important area for funding given the current concern over environmental safety.

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