MSc Toxicology
Heriot-Watt University
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Our MSc in Toxicology provides up-to-date and highly sought after knowledge and practical skills in the multidisciplinary field of Toxicology. You will get to touch on the fundamental principals of Toxicology, substance safety assessments, regulations and policies related to substance safety, and topical and emerging issues in Toxicology. This programme is aimed at graduates who want to pursue a career in Toxicology, or for those who are already in the field and want to enhance their knowledge ...Read more

Our MSc in Toxicology provides up-to-date and highly sought after knowledge and practical skills in the multidisciplinary field of Toxicology. You will get to touch on the fundamental principals of Toxicology, substance safety assessments, regulations and policies related to substance safety, and topical and emerging issues in Toxicology. This programme is aimed at graduates who want to pursue a career in Toxicology, or for those who are already in the field and want to enhance their knowledge and keep up-to-date with current trends in Toxicology, aspiring to make it more ethical, sustainable and safe. This programme provides the skills desired by employers, ensuring that you are involved in the change for new Toxicology approach methods such as non-animal testing, as well as training under the new UK regulations following Brexit.

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48/91
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Amberlee
10 Nov 25

The university is a bit far out from the city centre, so the reliance on public transport to get a food shop or go out is quite heavy, and that can add up. The on-campus..Read more

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Mayibongwe
20 Oct 25

Good university accessible learning facilities Teaching delivered well Library is useful and always..Read more

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Entry requirements

A minimum of honours degree at 2:2 or non-UK equivalent in a relevant subject such as Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Environmental Science, Zoology, Chemistry or Toxicology.

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£12,744 per year

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£28,952 per year

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£28,952 per year

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Amberlee
10 Nov 25
MSc Toxicology
The university is a bit far out from the city centre, so the reliance on public transport to get a food shop or go out is quite heavy, and that can add up. The on-campus...
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Mayibongwe
20 Oct 25
MSc Toxicology
Good university accessible learning facilities Teaching delivered well Library is useful and always...
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Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University , Edinburgh

Heriot-Watt University has a 200-year history, and over that time has cultivated an outstanding reputation for its quality of teaching...

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Heriot-Watt University
Riccarton, Edinburgh Edinburgh Scotland EH14 4AS United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Curriehill  0.4 miles away
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