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MSc - Master of Science
Heriot Watt University - Edinburgh Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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MSc - Master of Science
Heriot Watt University - Edinburgh Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
MSc - Master of Science
Heriot Watt University - Edinburgh Campus
Part Time
SEP-26
2 Years
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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 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.
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.
Students living in
Domestic
£12,744 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£28,952 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£28,952 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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