Masters Degrees in Toxicology, United Kingdom

We have 35 Masters Degrees in Toxicology, United Kingdom

Masters Degrees in Toxicology, United Kingdom

A Masters degree in Toxicology focuses on understanding how chemicals affect living things. In the UK, these courses teach about testing toxins and keeping people safe from harmful substances. To apply for a toxicology masters, you often need a background in biology or chemistry.

Why study a Masters in Toxicology?

Studying a masters in toxicology helps you learn to protect people and the environment from dangerous chemicals. These courses show you how to test substances and understand their effects on health.

You'll learn about different toxins and how they interact with living things. Classes include hands-on projects where you'll practice using lab tools to study chemicals.

Hands-on experience is important — many courses offer internships where you'll work with experts who test for safety every day.

With this degree, career options might include becoming a scientist who ensures product safety or working as an advisor helping companies follow safety rules.

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If you’d like to see Toxicology Masters from around the world, check out our general Masters in Toxicology search.

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Analytical Toxicology MSc

King’s College London |
Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine

Upcoming event: Forensic Science & Analytical Toxicology MSc Lunch & Learn – 11 February 2026 Join us for this lunchtime session to… View course

On campus Full time Scholarships available

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Toxicology - MSc

Heriot-Watt University |
School of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Toxicologists assess the adverse, harmful effects that substances have on human health and the environment. View course

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Drug Discovery and Development MSc

University of Aberdeen |
School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition

Develop your knowledge and understanding of how drugs and medicines are made and used safely with this MSc programme delivered by Scotland's leading pharmacology researchers and bio-entrepreneurs. View course

On campus Part time Full time Scholarships available

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Public Health MPH

King’s College London |
Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine

Our Master of Public Health (MPH) is a multidisciplinary programme that covers a wide range of disciplines which are required for leadership roles in public health. View course

On campus Part time Full time Scholarships available

Toxicology MSc

University of Birmingham |
School of Biosciences

As the only course of its kind in the country, MSc Toxicology offers integrated research-led teaching in a highly interactive environment. View course

On campus Part time Full time Scholarships available

Molecular Mechanistic Toxicology MRes

University of Birmingham |
School of Biosciences

Toxicology is an expanding field with good career prospects. View course

On campus Full time

MPhil study at the MRC Toxicology Unit

University of Cambridge |
Postgraduate School of Life Sciences

The MPhil programme at the MRC Toxicology Unit aims to deliver advanced level training in mechanistic toxicology research and offers students the… View course

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MSc Forensic Toxicology

University of Lincoln |
School of Natural Sciences

Forensic toxicologists use modern analytical procedures to isolate, identify, and quantify drugs, endogenous compounds, and poisonous substances in biological samples. View course

On campus Part time Full time

Drug Discovery and Toxicology with Advanced Research - MSc

University of Hertfordshire |
School of Life and Medical Science

Ranked 1st in the East of England for postgraduate study, WhatUni Student Choice Awards, 2024 Industry-Focused Content: … View course

On campus Full time Scholarships available

Drug Toxicology and Safety Pharmacology - MSc

University of Bradford |
Faculty of Life Sciences

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

On campus Full time

Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Monitoring (Distance Learning) - PGDip/MSc

Ulster University |
School of Geography and Environmental Sciences

This is the only MSc in Environmental Toxicology & Pollution Monitoring in the United Kingdom. View course

Online Part time

Drug Discovery and Toxicology with Placement Year - MSc

University of Hertfordshire |
School of Life and Medical Science

Ranked 1st in the East of England for postgraduate study, WhatUni Student Choice Awards, 2024 Work-Related Learning: … View course

On campus Full time Scholarships available

Drug Discovery and Toxicology - MSc

University of Hertfordshire |
School of Life and Medical Science

Ranked 1st in the East of England for postgraduate study, WhatUni Student Choice Awards, 2024 Industry-Focused Content: … View course

On campus Part time Full time Scholarships available

MSc Analytical Science - Drug Analysis and Toxicology

Robert Gordon University |
School of Pharmacy, Applied Sciences and Public Health

The MSc Analytical Science elective route in ‘Drug Analysis and Toxicology’ focuses on the analysis of pharmaceutical medicines and drugs. View course

On campus Part time Full time Scholarships available

Medical Toxicology - MSc/PGDip/PGCert

Cardiff University |
Cardiff School of Medicine

This programme is designed for doctors, pharmacists and other scientists who wish to develop a broad understanding of the principles underlying medical toxicology. View course

Online Part time Full time

Masters Degrees in Toxicology, United Kingdom

We have 35 Masters Degrees in Toxicology, United Kingdom