MSc Environmental and Biochemical Toxicology
Environmental and Biochemical Toxicology are disciplines that underpin a vast array of services. There is a recognised shortage of qualified scientists in such areas; a fact highlighted both by academic societies and industry.
This MSc provides you with an appreciation of the underlying principles of how chemicals adversely affect living organisms. This includes appreciating the diverse applications of toxicology, from identifying mechanisms through to hazard assessment, and understanding the effects on human health, in terms of biotransformation, mutation, neurological impairments.
We also emphasise practical experience gained through the use of cutting-edge techniques in research laboratories. You will also learn general scientific skills in hypotheses testing, problem solving, dealing with scientific literature, and experimental design and rigour.
You will be ready to enter consultancy or industry or to progress to PhD study.
Core Modules
- Dissertation Project
- Consequences of Toxic Effects
- Toxicological Mechanisms and Measurements
Optional Modules
- Advanced laboratory methods for environmental sciences: theory and practice
- Biological Effects of Air Pollution and Climate Change
- Cell Biology Research Skills (BLS)
- Chemical Risk Assessment
- Clinical Trials
- Contaminated Land and Remediation
- Data Analysis and Interpretation
- Data Assimilation and Integration
- Disease of the Brain
- Drug Development (from concept to clinic)
- Emerging Therapeutics in Immunology
- Environmental Epidemiology
- Environmental Toxicology
- Fundamental Research Skills (BLS)
- Genomics - technologies and analyses of its data
- Geo-Hazard Mitigation
- Microbes and Disease
- Models of Disease and Ageing
- Molecular Basis of Cancer
- Molecular Biology Research Skills (BLS)
- Pollution Microbiology
- Principles of Epidemiology
Essential Info
Director of Studies
Dr Andy Jarvis
Duration
12 months full-time, 24 months part-time.
Entry Requirements
Applicants to our taught masters degrees require a relevant, good first degree (normally 2:1 or equivalent). We can also consider applicants with a 2:2 (or equivalent) if they have relevant work experience (including voluntary work).
We also encourage applications from professionals who have relevant work-related qualifications but not necessarily a first degree. If you come from a non-standard background and would like advice on your eligibility for our programmes please get in touch with the LEC PG Office.
Funding
There are a number of bursaries available for our Taught Masters courses, please consult Taught Masters Funding.
Contact Details
To discuss further please consult the Director of Studies, for general enquiries please consult the FAQ page.