Programme Specification for Toxicology (Major, Joint or Minor)
Campus: Stratford
Why Study Toxicology as part of a Combined Honours Degree?
Toxicology is the study of Poisons. Poisons (toxicants, toxins, xenobiotics) are substances that when taken into the body cause injury or death. In the toxicology programme you will study amongst other things the nature of these poisons, how they are detected, what damage they do and why. You will examine the options available for dealing with these substances and will examine the research methods which have led to our current knowledge.
What will I study?
- The aim of the programme at UEL is to introduce the students to all aspects of toxicology, in particular: Toxicity testing, Mechanistic toxicology, Environmental Toxicology and Regulatory Toxicology.
- This programme offers extensive laboratory training through all years and opportunities for work placement
- The programme also shares a common first year with other Bioscience degrees at UEL, providing an opportunity to transfer between programmes at the end of the first year.
Which modules will I study?
You can view a full guide to the modules you have to study as part of your chosen pathway, along with a full range of option modules available by viewing the Single & Combined Honours Programmes Guide for Toxicology.
Can I study a Combined Honours Programme as a Part-time degree?
All our Combined Honours Programmes can be studied on a Part-time or Full-time basis. As a Part-time student, you will study the same degree programme, but at a slower pace. You will study up to 4 modules per year (instead of 6 as a full-time student).
What can I combine with Toxicology?
Popular combinations include:
- Toxicology/Human Biology (UCAS code: BB21)
- Toxicology with Law (UCAS code: B2M1)
- Medical Physiology and Toxicology
- Pharmacology and Toxicology
We have over 5000 different combinations and you can choose from over 75 pathways. Please visit this page www.uel.ac.uk/combined/programmes for a full list.
Entry Requirements
240 UCAS tariff points (including two passes at A2 level, with a minimum grade C in A2 Biology, Chemistry or Physics). In addition to the above, we require GCSE Maths, English and Science grade C.
How do I apply?
If you wish to study with us full-time from September, you will need to make your application via UCAS (www.ucas.ac.uk).
If you wish to study with us part-time you can obtain an application form from our admissions department study@uel.ac.uk or apply on-line.
Other Toxicology programmes available
For further information on the range of Toxicology programmes available at UEL, please visit the School page
Contact Us
If you would like to speak to someone about a Combined Honours Programme, please contact the School of Combined Honours on 0208 223 2575 or email us at combined.honours@uel.ac.uk
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