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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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Papers and Thesis
  • PHAL 495 Master's Thesis Preparation
  • PHAL 428 Current Research Literature in Toxicology
  • Three further 400-level papers approved by the Programme Director
  • Thesis: PHAL 5B

    Note: The papers are normally taken before undertaking the thesis.

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