Molecular Toxicology

Programme outline and modules

This taught master’s programme is intended to provide training in the area of toxicology, which begins with an introduction to the basic concepts of how chemicals injure cells and how the resulting changes alter cellular function. The course will progress to more advanced areas related to the professional applications of the subject, such as regulatory, forensic, clinical and mechanistic toxicology.

Students will be taught by researchers from Aston Pharmacy School with established international reputations and extensive experience in the subject.

Learning, teaching & assessment

The course is assessed by a combination of coursework, examinations, and practical work and oral and written presentations. The research project will be assessed by a submitted report, an oral defence of a poster and observed laboratory skills.

Career opportunities

There are a variety of opportunities in regulatory toxicology in the private and public sectors and forensic and mechanistic toxicology in the public sector. The course also allows students to progress to more postgraduate work in the field for a higher degree

Personal development

The transferable skills acquired on this course include development of written and oral communication skills, team working, report writing, critical analysis and IT skills.