Master of Science in Toxicology
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Owner/Developer: University of Birmingham
| Country: |
United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Languages: |
English |
| Url: |
https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/taught/biosciences/toxicology.aspx#CourseOverviewTab |
| Locations: |
United Kingdom |
| City: |
Birmingham |
| Description: | This programme provides vocational training in the theoretical, clinical and laboratory aspects of toxicology. 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. |
| Format: |
Hands-on training, Lecture |
| Presence: |
Mandatory, Optional / Voluntary |
| Access: |
Fee-based |
| Content type: |
Theoretical, Practical |
| Duration: |
1 year full time, 2 years part time |
| Frequency: |
Recurrent event |
| Prerequisites: |
A good second class Honours degree, or equivalent for EU/overseas degrees, in Biochemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Microbiology, Zoology/Animal Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, Physiology, Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, Medical Science. Graduates not fully meeting the criteria but with at least two years approved postgraduate experience may also be considered. |
| Target audience: |
Students |
| Target sectors: |
Academia |
| Educational level: |
University (Master) |
| 3rs relevance: |
Replacement |
| Topics covered: |
In vitro methods, Legislative aspects |
| 3rs coverage: |
Substantial coverage (e.g. multiple modules) |
| Details on the topic or technology covered: |
tox-comet-medium-damageDamaged DNA fragments stream out from a cell nucleus in a Comet assay but how can chemicals damage DNA? The MSc is of 12 months duration commencing late September and can be take either full-time over one year or part-time over two years. It comprises six 20 credit taught modules and a 60 credit research project. There are two taught modules in both semester 1 and 2 that run in parallel and are taught on Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Friday respectively making the course suitable for part-time students who can take one module each semester over a 2-year period: Semester 1 Module 1 Metabolism and Mechanisms of Toxicity Module 2 Forensic, Clinical and Occupational Toxicology Semester 2 Module 3 Assessing Toxic Potential Module 4 Regulatory Science and Toxicology for the 21st Century Twenty credits of generic and specific training is embedded throughout the taught modules reinforcing teaching and providing a wide variety of transferable skills. A final synoptic exam encourages the development of an integrated view of the subject. During the year you will make several site visits to establishments involved in toxicological research and development. International experts from outside the university make a substantial contribution to the taught modules and the material covered is driven by the needs of industry for toxicology training. |
| Learning outcome: |
Read more... Skills gained As well as specialist disciplinary knowledge, graduates of the MSc Toxicology programme will also acquire many transferable skills such as the ability to design experiments using a variety of research techniques, collate and interpret the data, use of specialist computer software packages to predict metabolism and toxicity, communication and interpersonal skills, which will all provide an appropriate grounding for employment or further study. |
| Accreditation body and/or authority that approved the education or training: |
University education ERT education UK Register of Toxicologists http://www.eurotox.com/sub/eurotox.com/images/ert/ert-approved-courses/ERT-courses-rev29JAN18-ef.pdf and please see attached pdf file on ERT courses |
| Qualification received: |
MSc diploma: 20 credit taught modules and a 60 credit research project. |
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