Toxicology and Epidemiology MSc

Toxicology and Epidemiology MSc/ PgDip

About the course

Toxicology and Epidemiology are two individually diverse but inter-related disciplines where there is an increasing demand for trained scientists, who have the practical skills and theoretical knowledge to operate under new EU legislation, deal with risks associated with emerging technologies and recognise how environmental conditions pose a risk to human health.

Cranfield’s MSc in Toxicology and Epidemiology is a unique course in the UK and Europe in that it provides focused learning in these two intimately connected disciplines. The MSc will provide you with an understanding of the impact of chemicals on human health, the environment and integrated ecosystems enabling you to develop comprehensive strategies to minimise the risk of future health and environmental issues.

The course is suitable for new graduates from a scientific background who are interested in a career within the fields of Toxicology and Epidemiology, and also for professionals already working in either field who would like to train to enhance their career opportunities. Available on a full and part-time basis, the course offers flexibility and support for those who wish to train whilst remaining in employment.

The MSc comprises a formal taught ten-modules, an integrated component and a research project and thesis. For the part-time course, modules are delivered over five days and can be attended over a maximum of three years - minimising time away from the workplace.

Students can benefit from a project placement, potentially with industry or a government partner, encouraging them to make contact with prospective employers before even completing their degree. Professionals following the part-time option normally carry out the research project at their place of work, allowing them to apply their training and make an immediate impact in their own working environment.

Duration of course:

Full-time - one year
Part-time - up to three years

Award type:

MSc/ PgDip

Entry Requirements:

1st or 2nd class UK honours degree, or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline such as biology, biochemistry, chemistry, environmental sciences or other life sciences-related disciplines. Candidates with appropriate professional experience wishing to develop their careers are also invited to apply. Where applicable, students must demonstrate competency in English, such as a minimum International English Language Testing System Score (IELTS) of 6.5 or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) 580. Our Academic Summer Programme offers pre-sessional training in English.