Toxicology

Toxicology is the study of poisons. The purpose of this course is to provide students with a firm foundation in the theoretical and applied aspects of Toxicology which will enable them to pursue a career in this important and rapidly changing field.

Programme content (subject to change)



The programme is divided into three trimesters (each of 30 ECTS) in the following manner:



Trimester One



Introduction to Toxicology: 5 ECTS

Applied Toxicology: 5 ECTS

Fundamental Concepts in Pharmacology: 5 ECTS

Applied Concepts in Pharmacology: 5 ECTS

Experimental Methods in Pharmacology: 10 ECTS

Trimester Two



Experimental Toxicology: 15 ECTS

Current Topics in Toxicology: 10 ECTS

Advanced Toxicology: 5 ECTS

Trimester Three



Toxicology Research Project: 30 ECTS



Curriculum Information

Curriculum information relates to the current academic year (in most cases).

Course and module offerings and details may be subject to change.



Year 1 (90 Credits)

RequiredPM5108: Applied Toxicology

RequiredPM209: Applied Concepts in Pharmacology

RequiredPM208: Fundamental Concepts in Pharmacology

RequiredPM311: Introduction to Toxicology

RequiredPM5102: Experimental Methods in Pharmacology

RequiredPM5112: Research Project in Toxicology

RequiredPM5110: Current Topics in Toxicology

RequiredPM5111: Advanced Toxicology

RequiredPM5109: Experimental Toxiocology

Successful students will normally hold at least a Second Class Honours Level 8 degree, or equivalent international qualification, from a diversity of undergraduate disciplines. Students are also considered who have a Level 7 degree, or equivalent international qualification, and three years’ relevant postgraduate full-time work experience. IELTS score of 6.5 (with not less than 5.5 in any one component).

1 year full-time.

Next start date September 2026

Our graduates have found employment in technical or research roles either in hospitals, universities, in the healthcare industry, and in regulatory bodies, within or outside of Ireland.