Toxicology

This course provides an overview of toxicology and current toxicological assessment, and a detailed review of current issues in toxicology.



- Provides an introduction to the principles of modern toxicology

- Highly trained faculty in the area of Toxicology deliver the course content

- Guest speakers deliver ‘state of the art’ contributions



What Will I Learn?

- Be adept at communicating toxicological topics clearly (orally and in writing) with key stakeholders such as peers in academia, industry and the wider public, further to the experience gained in the professional certificate programme

- Demonstrate an increased knowledge of the current state-of-the-art in toxicology following on from the professional certificate

- Demonstrate increased skills in toxicological experimental design, problem solving and interpretation of new data

- Evaluate their independent learning needs and study independently using library resources, computer-assisted learning (CAL), and web-based study activities

- Have the ability to outline barriers that exist in toxicological assessments using the increased knowledge obtained in the extra modules completed, in particular the professional skills module

- Understand further the theory and practice of toxicological testing in industrial settings

- Understand new approaches being applied to further advance knowledge in toxicology again building on the content from the professional certificate

Stage 1 Core Modules

PHAR40170 Essential Pharmacology for the Toxicologist Autumn 7.5

PHAR40180 Experimental Tox and Risk Ass Spring 7.5



Stage 1 Options - A) Min 2 of:

Students to choose 2 Modules from the list below

PHAR40270 Env, Food, Occup Toxicology Autumn 7.5

PHAR40310 Medical and Forensic Toxicology Autumn 7.5

PHAR40280 Prof. Skills for Toxicologists Spring 7.5

This programme is a graduate programme and applicants must possess an undergraduate degree or relevant experience in the area of toxicology/pharmacology.



- Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.



You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage. https://tinyurl.com/2ae2ffax

1 year full-time (F132), 2 years part-time (F053). Delivery: On Campus.

Next Intake: September 2025.