Masters Degrees in Toxicology

Here at Birmingham we are home to the only Toxicology MSc course in the UK. The School of Biosciences is internationally recognised as a major centre for toxicology, offering integrated research-led teaching within a highly interactive teaching environment. Read more

Our Molecular Mechanistic Toxicology MRes provides a research-orientated extension of molecular biology into the subject of molecular mechanistic toxicology. Read more

Our global prosperity and modern health care relies upon the safe use of chemicals in industry, agriculture, and medicine. This prosperity is entirely dependent upon robust toxicology that identifies harmful chemicals and assesses the risk they pose to human health and the environment. Read more

Forensic Science (Analysis) examines the latest analytical, spectroscopic and separation techniques used in case studies, such as Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LCMS/ MS) and Inductively-Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICPMS). Read more

Industry-Focused Content: You will explore contemporary topics in Drug Discovery and Toxicology looking closely at modern developments in drug safety science and 21st Century medicines. Read more

Industry-Focused Content: You will explore contemporary topics in Drug Discovery and Toxicology looking closely at modern developments in drug safety science and 21st Century medicines. Read more

This course provides an overview of toxicology and current toxicological assessment, and a detailed review of current issues in toxicology.  Provides… Read more

Toxicology is the study of how man-made and naturally occurring substances can have adverse effects on humans, animals, plants, and the environment, and how these effects can be minimised or avoided. Read more

This course offers the opportunity to develop analytical skills, understand how toxicology testing is used in legal cases, and learn from specialists in the field. Read more

Professional Certificate Toxicology provide an introduction to the principles of modern toxicology in relation to environmental, occupational, and public health in the context of the chemical, food and pharmaceutical industries.  Lectures are delivered by staff of international renown in their field, many of whom are practising toxicologists. Read more

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. Read more

This full-time Master's programme provides a comprehensive overview of drug safety practices within the drug development process. Read more

Work-Related Learning: This is a sandwich year pathway available for you to find your own placement to enhance your employability. Read more