No new enrolments are being accepted for the Master of Science (MSc) in Toxicology.
Overview
Toxicology is concerned with the noxious effects of drugs and environmental and industrial chemicals, the method by which these effects are studied, and how toxicity is avoided or treated.
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Master of Science (MSc)
No new admissions after 2026. The Master of Science will be renamed to the Master of Science (Thesis) from 2027.
Master of Science (Thesis) MSc(Thesis)
Available from 2027. A two-year degree with a wide range of subject options. The MSc(Thesis) may be taken by a combination of coursework and thesis, or by thesis only.
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