| Course Name |
Toxicology - Applied Toxicology |
| Course Provider |
Athlone Institute of Technology |
| Course Code |
19619 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Postgraduate |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)
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Major |
Athlone Institute of Technology |
Level 9 NFQ |
| Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9 NFQ)
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Major |
Athlone Institute of Technology |
Level 9 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Athlone |
| Qualification Letters |
MSc |
| Duration |
1 year full-time. |
| Link to Course Fee |
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| Entry Requirements |
Expand+Minimum Entry Requirements:
Applicants should hold a first or a second-class honours degree (either 2.1 or 2.2) in a science related area (for example food science, biochemistry, chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, sports science, molecular biology,...
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Applicants should hold a first or a second-class honours degree (either 2.1 or 2.2) in a science related area (for example food science, biochemistry, chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, sports science, molecular biology, pharmacology, medicine, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine). Appropriate experience may also be required depending upon the degree qualifications.
Non-EU nationals must provide evidence of ability to follow classes in English (IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 550 or 213 C.B.T, 110 iBT or equivalent). Applicants may be required to attend AIT for an interview. Skype interview may be arranged for international students.
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| Comment |
Course Award:Master of Science/Post Graduate Diploma
Course NFQ Level:Level 9 |
| Course Content |
Expand+This is a one-year postgraduate degree programme leading to the award of Master of Science in Toxicology. This programme is open to suitably qualified holders of honours degrees in science currently working in the pharmaceutical or biomedical industr...
Hide-This is a one-year postgraduate degree programme leading to the award of Master of Science in Toxicology. This programme is open to suitably qualified holders of honours degrees in science currently working in the pharmaceutical or biomedical industries who wish to upgrade their skills to master’s level or to newly qualified science graduates who wish to specialise in toxicology.
The course is offered full-time over one academic year. Modules are delivered in the form of lectures, tutorials and practical classes with the support of the Virtual Learning Environment ‘Moodle’. Assessment involves a combination of written examinations held at the end of each semester, ongoing practical/project work and reports.
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| Subjects Taught |
Year 1
Nanotoxicology, Pharmacology, Toxicology Testing Methods, Analytical Toxicology, Biochemical Toxicology, Molecular Toxicology, Regulation in Toxicology, Environmental Toxicology, Target Organ Toxicity or Materials & Medical Device Toxicology, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Practical Toxicology, Project
Work Experience
There is currently no work experience or work placement for this course. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Graduates of this programme can expect to gain employment in research and development and at managerial and supervisory level in industry, particularly the medical devices sector, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food and agrochemicals and in contract toxicology testing organisations. Graduates of this programme have also obtained positions in regulatory affairs, contract testing laboratories, health and safety departments, as well as progressing to complete PhD programmes. |
| International Students |
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