Key Toxicology Courses

The British Toxicology Society (BTS) has collated a database of toxicology courses available to those who wish to follow academic training in toxicology or continued professional development. Please note that the BTS does not guarantee specific results or outcomes for anyone attending these courses. The BTS assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the content of courses advertised on this site. The information provided is on an "as is" basis with no guarantees of completeness, accuracy, usefulness or timeliness. The content of this page is intended to be used for information only. Information provided is considered to be accurate and reliable at the time of posting. The BTS does not assess the quality or accredits any educational or training courses as this is the responsibility of the provider. The BTS recommends that those considering attending any course advertised on this website contact the provider for any additional information about accreditation.

Pharmacy and pharmaceutical science

A Master of Science (MSc) by Research allows you to undertake a one-year (full-time) research degree. It contains little or no formal taught component. This type of study gives you the chance to explore a research topic over a shorter time than a more in-depth doctoral programme. Our research degrees are available as full-time, part-time […]

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Course Type: Academic courses

Cost: Full time: £4,765. Part time: 2,420

Location: University of Huddersfield

Duration: Full Time
Part Time

Qualifications available: MSc (by research)

Learning Type: In Person

PhD in Biological Science (MRC Toxicology Unit)

The mission of the MRC Toxicology Unit is to deliver field-changing mechanistic insights into toxicology and disease. This is achieved by pursuing an integrated scientific programme, using unbiased systems approaches to examine the effects of exposure to chemicals, radiation and external biological agents. Toxicology research in the Unit impacts on major areas of socioeconomic importance, […]

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Course Type: Academic courses

Cost: Fully funded

Location: University of Cambridge - MRC Toxicology Unit

Duration: Full Time

Qualifications available: PhD

Learning Type: In Person

Practical Application of Toxicology in Drug Development

The highly acclaimed Practical Application of Toxicology in Drug Development (PATDD) course co-organised by Cambridge Academy of Therapeutic Sciences (CATS) and The British Toxicology Society (BTS) provides comprehensive training in toxicology as applied to drug development, catering to scientists from around the globe. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of non-clinical safety evaluation principles, with […]

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Duration: Other

Learning Type: Online

Practical Application of Toxicology in Drug Development 2026

The highly acclaimed Practical Application of Toxicology in Drug Development (PATDD) course co-organised by Cambridge Academy of Therapeutic Sciences (CATS) and The British Toxicology Society (BTS) provides comprehensive training in toxicology as applied to drug development, catering to scientists from around the globe. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of non-clinical safety evaluation principles, with […]

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Cost: £1,350 (BTS member and student rate), £1,850 standard rate

Location: cats@admin.cam.ac.uk

Duration: Full Time

Learning Type: Online

Practical Application of Toxicology in Drug Development Course

This highly acclaimed course will provide training in toxicology as applied in drug development to scientists from all parts of the world. Participants will obtain an overall understanding of the principles of non-clinical safety evaluation with an emphasis on the practical application of these principles and the interpretation of non-clinical safety data. Regulatory toxicology in […]

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Course Type: Commercial Courses

Cost: ACT/BTS member: £1,045. Student: £1,045, Non-Member: £1375, Government: £1,045. Group rates are also available.

Location: University of Cambridge

Duration: Full Time

Learning Type: Online

Practical Considerations for the Nonclinical Testing of Speciality Oncology Biotherapeutics

To further its mission to educate, lead, and serve, the American College of Toxicology is proud to offer a new eLearning Seminar focused on Specialty Oncology Biotherapeutics. These four modules are intended to present practical, real world nonclinical, regulatory, and in vivo study considerations for the development of specialty oncology biotherapeutics including cell therapies, complex protein biotherapeutics […]

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Course Type: Commercial Courses

Cost: ACT Student/Postdoctoral Researcher Members: $125. ACT Members: $225. Non-members: $350

Location: American College of Toxicology (ACT)

Duration: Full Time

Qualifications available: No formal qualification

Learning Type: Online

Practical Guide to Ecotoxicology and the Environment

Chemical Watch’s ‘The Practical Guide to Ecotoxicology and the Environment’ eLearning course aims to improve your understanding of how chemicals interact with the environment and what to do to prevent harm. The course explains: – the key points and concepts of ecotoxicology and the environment; – aquatic, terrestrial, vertebrate and invertebrate toxicity, and the significance […]

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Course Type: Commercial Courses

Cost: £440

Location: Chemical Watch

Duration: Full Time

Qualifications available: No formal qualification

Learning Type: Online

ProfCert Toxicology

These courses provide an introduction to the principles of modern toxicology in relation to environmental, occupational, and public health in the context of the chemical, food and pharmaceutical industries. These courses are aimed at individuals with a scientific qualification who wish to develop their skills and knowledge of toxicology and gain a recognised third-level qualification […]

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Course Type: Academic courses

Cost: ProfCert Toxicology (F052) Part Time EU fee per year - € 1720 nonEU fee per year - € 13860

Location: University College Dublin (UCD)

Duration: Full Time

Qualifications available: Level 9 NFQ

Learning Type: In Person

ProfDip Toxicology

These courses provide an introduction to the principles of modern toxicology in relation to environmental, occupational, and public health in the context of the chemical, food and pharmaceutical industries. These courses are aimed at individuals with a scientific qualification who wish to develop their skills and knowledge of toxicology and gain a recognised third-level qualification […]

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Course Type: Academic courses

Cost: ProfDip Toxicology (F053) Part Time EU Year 1 - € 1650 nonEU Year 1 - € 13860 EU Year 2 - € 1590 aa nonEU Year 2 - € 13860 aa ProfDip Toxicology (F132) Full Time EU fee per year - € 3310 nonEU fee per year - € 27720

Location: University College Dublin (UCD)

Duration: Full Time
Part Time

Qualifications available: Level 9 NFQ

Learning Type: In Person

Public Health

Courses include: Environmental Policy and Global Sustainability Human Exposure Modeling Advanced Environmental Health Science Air Pollution, Climate, and Health Environmental Modeling and Risk Management Target Organ Toxicology

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Course Type: Academic courses

Cost: £26,382

Location: University of California, Irvine

Duration: Full Time

Qualifications available: M.P.H

Learning Type: In Person

Public Health

The Master of Public Health (MPH) is a multidisciplinary course that aims to provide graduates and holders of relevant medical or non- medical professional qualifications with the advanced academic background required for leadership roles in public health. The course covers the breadth of public health. Key benefits Interdepartmental study programme that can be tailored to […]

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Course Type: Academic courses

Cost: Full time: £11,760 per year. Part time: £5,880 per year

Location: King's College London

Duration: Full Time
Part Time

Qualifications available: MPH

Learning Type: In Person

REACH in Practice

Whether your company is a manufacturer, importer, downstream user or plays any other part in the supply chain, you have responsibilities and obligations under REACH. Understanding these obligations is critical to achieving compliance under this regulation, which is why Chemical Watch has created the REACH in Practice eLearning course. This advanced, self-driven course is the […]

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Course Type: Commercial Courses

Cost: £440

Location: Chemical Watch

Duration: Full Time

Qualifications available: No formal qualification

Learning Type: Online