Programme summary for BSc (Hons) Toxicology (Combined Honours)
Toxicology is the study of poisons; poisons are substances that when taken into the body cause injury or death. Potential poisons are all around us; in the food we eat, the environment, the workplace and the medicines we take. The study of toxicology incorporates aspects of biochemistry, human physiology, pharmacology and molecular biology.
The programme contains a mixture of lectures, small group tutorial work and practical laboratory training. In the latter part of the programme you will also have an opportunity to conduct an independent, self-directed research project. This programme is run by the School of Health, Sport and Bioscience.
About the programme
Toxicology is the study of poisons; poisons are substances that when taken into the body cause injury or death. Potential poisons are all around us; in the food we eat, the environment, the workplace and the medicines we take. The study of toxicology incorporates aspects of biochemistry, human physiology, pharmacology and molecular biology.
2-subject degree
Toxicology is cuerrently only available as part of a combined honours degree. Toxicology can be combined with a range of other subjects. Popular combinations include Sports Development and Toxicology, and Toxicology with Forensic Science.
Programme structure
- Most students follow a 3-year full-time pathway, however a 4-year sandwich degree and part-time routes are also available. Toxicology is also available as part of a combined honours programme.
- Level 1 is essentially a foundation year, designed to cement and extend areas of study, which should already be at least partly familiar to students. In two Skills modules students will develop the study skills and IT skills required in any modern degree programme together with the more specialist background knowledge in areas such as Physiology, Microbiology, Cell biology and statistics, which are required by a Toxicologist. At Level 2, students study Introduction to Toxicology and the Environment and a combination of Biochemistry (Molecular Biology, Biochemical Techniques) and Physiology (Physiology Function and Dysfunction, Physiological Regulation).
- The third year of study can be spent away from the University in an agreed work placement.
- The final year (Level 3) combines specialists Toxicology modules with either Pathology, Forensic analysis or immunology.
- Final year students also do an individual research project, involving independent original work.
Career opportunities
The programme will enable you to pursue careers in the pharmaceutical industry, academic research, forensic science, environmental monitoring and control, the food industry and a range of government agencies. It can also be utilised by those students who have less specific career aspirations but who wish to study a rigorous scientific programme. One rapidly growing field of work is in the insurance industry, providing the technical support in claims assessment.
Support
The School of Health and Bioscience provides immediate contact with University support systems.
- In your first year, you are allocated a Personal Tutor (a member of staff familiar with your degree). You will see your Tutor at regular intervals to discuss progress and life in general.
- Module leaders and Degree pathway leaders 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 UEL UELPlus Online Programme links.
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
- 240 UCAS tariff points or equivalent
We also accept Access to Science, Advanced GNVQ in Science at merit grade, and BTEC National Diploma in Science with a minimum of 6 modules at merit grade or higher. All students should also have a minimum of grade C at GCSE, or equivalent, in English language, mathematics and double science.
Applicants with overseas or alternative qualifications are considered on an individual basis. For mature students, credit may be given for relevant work experience. Direct entry to the second year of the programme is available for students with Higher National Certificate or Diploma in an appropriate area, or for those who have successfully completed study equivalent to level one at another University.
If you want to study Toxicology but have not achieved the right entry qualifications, why not start with our extended degree programme in Toxicology, which feeds in at Level 1?
Key facts
You can start many programmes in either September or February and applications are simple to make. Click below to:
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