Programme summary for MSc Toxicology
See what one of our Toxicology postgraduate students thought of his study in the School of Health, Sport and Bioscience.
About the programme
This programme equips you with both practical and theoretical knowledge of specialist areas of toxicology. The MSc offers a mix of traditional toxicology and an introduction to the cutting edge of research at the molecular level. The focus is not simply on current knowledge, but also the methodology used in obtaining that knowledge, using the latest research to inform discussion.
Programme structure
- One year full time or two years part time for MSc and PG Diploma.
- One year part time for PG Certificate.
- Part time students take one optional module in semester A and one in semester B. In year two they take one optional module in semester A and the research skill module in semester B. The project is carried out in year 2.
- Taught modules are delivered in a semesterised system, with semesters running from September to January and February to June. The research projects will run through the Summer period .
Career opportunities
This programme is designed for students wishing to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry, medical or academic research, forensic science or any area where a knowledge of toxicology is desirable.
Support
The School of Health and Bioscience provides immediate contact with University support systems.
- When you arrive, you will be allocated a Personal Development Tutor (a member of staff familiar with your degree). You will see your Tutor at regular intervals to discuss progress and life in general.
- The programme Leader may also give support on academic matters, and advice about other specialist help available through the University.
- The School also has a Help Desk to provide administrative assistance and advise how to get the right help.
- Internet homepages are used by many staff to support their teaching and your learning.
- Lecture and practical files, quizzes, mark summaries and much more is now available for several modules via UELPluslinks.
Throughout the programme you will find a number of scheduled support activities devoted to specific aspects e.g. how to write your project report, or more general aspects such as careers.
Support for students on a University level includes:
- Libraries and Learning Resource Centres
- Childcare for students with children aged 21/2 years to 5 years .
- Careers advice and information
- Counselling and Advice for practical problems
- Health Centre with a nurse regularly on duty.
- Language tuition
- Dyslexia support
- Accommodation
Admission
For entry to this programme, students are required to have qualifications equivalent to an honours degree from a UK university in a relevant subject or experience. For overseas students there is a requirement for an IELTS score of 6.0 or higher (or equivalent), TOEFL score of 650 or an equivalent. Applicants whose qualifications do not conform to these criteria may be admitted to the programme at the admission tutors discretion which will normally involve an interview.
Key facts
You can start many programmes in either September or February and applications are simple to make. Click below to:
View full specification Toxicology (MSc)
Tuition Fees - 2013/14
Home/EU Fees
- Module fee: £1,100
- Full time fee: £6,600 per yr
International Fees
- Module fee: £1,770
- Full time fee: £10,620 per yr
Fees based on 30 credit modules (unless otherwise indicated) For further information regarding postgraduate fees please refer to www.uel.ac.uk/fees/
