Overview
M.Sc Toxicology (Master of Science in Toxicology) is a two-year postgraduate science degree on how chemicals, drugs and poisons affect living systems and how to detect and assess them. It is an academic programme and not a PCI pharmacist qualification. It is different from the medical postgraduate degrees in Forensic Medicine and Toxicology.
Course Details
- Level: Postgraduate degree
- Duration: 2 years
Eligibility
A bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, forensic science, pharmacy or medicine, typically with about 55% marks. Rules vary by university.
Admission
Admission is through university or institute entrance tests or merit and varies by institution.
Registration & Recognition
It does not lead to registration as a pharmacist. Pharmacist registration needs a PCI-approved qualification such as D.Pharm, B.Pharm or Pharm.D and registration with the State Pharmacy Council.
What You Will Learn
The course covers principles of toxicology, analytical and forensic toxicology, pharmacology and toxicokinetics, regulatory toxicology and a research dissertation.
Career Options
Graduates can work as Toxicologist, Forensic Scientist (Toxicology), Preclinical Safety Scientist and Regulatory Toxicology Associate. Roles and requirements vary by employer, region and experience.
After This Course
You can move on to PhD, forensic and regulatory careers, or research in drug safety.