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Toxicology MSc

University of Birmingham

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  • Qualification

    Master of Science - MSc (PG)

  • Location

    University of Birmingham

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Course overview
As the only course of its kind in the country, MSc Toxicology offers integrated research-led teaching in a highly interactive environment. Study at the cutting edge of research and kickstart your career in this vital field.

MSc Toxicology is taught by top academics and industry experts at the internationally recognised School of Biosciences. Youll gain the theoretical knowledge and expertise to address future toxicology challenges, build transferable skills, and understand the role of toxicology in industry, the environment, and society.

Course highlights
This modern, comprehensive course has strong industry and research connections. With input from external industry partners, it will prepare you for the future needs of the sector. Youll gain valuable skills through vocational training in theoretical, clinical, and laboratory aspects of toxicology. This holistic approach not only enriches the educational journey but also bridges the gap between academia and industry, fostering opportunities, for future careers in the vital field of toxicology.

Be part of a highly interactive teaching environment, with a modern curriculum
• Integrated teaching by well-established centres of bioscience, pathology, clinical pharmacology and toxicology, occupational health and environmental and eco-toxicology.
Our course is the only Toxicology MSc in the UK and has strong links to industry and input from international experts in the pharmaceutical industries, contract research companies, government and external toxicology centres.
The School of Biosciences is internationally recognised as a major centre for toxicology, offering integrated research-led teaching.
Benefit from important contributions from external contacts including the provision of resources, specialist applied aspects of the training allowing you to build relationships with future employers

Career opportunities
Career opportunities are excellent. Toxicology remains a necessary and important area for funding given the current concern over environmental safety.

Recent graduates have been employed in:

the pharmaceutical industries
contract research laboratories
government bodies such as the Health and Safety Executive, Health Protection Agency, Food Standards Agency
NHS Poisons Units
water research establishments in pollution control
hospital and research laboratories

Application deadline

29/08/2025

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 31,390per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

  • University League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Birmingham, Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, United Kingdom

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The University of Birmingham is a founding member of the elite Russell Group of UK universities.
Based in the second largest city in the UK, Birmingham offers an outstanding international student experience.
The university has a vibrant international student community and is home to over 10,000 international students from approximately 150 countries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biomedical Sciences

    17th out of 83 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 214
    157 73%

    22nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    87.0 87%

    18th

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.91 73%

    71st

    31

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