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.

REACH Ready training courses

REACH Ready offer a variety of courses to aid understanding and compliance with UK and EU REACH Regulations

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Course Type: Commercial Courses

Cost: Discounted rates apply for REACHReady Gold subscribers and CIA members

Location: Chemical Industry Association

Duration: Full Time

Qualifications available: No formal qualification

Learning Type: Online

REACH, CLP & Safe Use Communication

One of the main aims of CLP, SDSs and REACH, is to ensure that chemicals can be used safely – from manufacturing to being placed on the market. This is why these regulations require elements of hazard or risk assessment and often both. Communication of risk through the supply chain is also an essential part […]

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Course Type: Commercial Courses

Cost: £440

Location: Chemical Watch

Duration: Full Time

Qualifications available: No formal qualification

Learning Type: Online

Reproduction Toxicology

The target of this course is to contribute to the qualification of the safety assessor for the part of “Reproduction Toxicology”. This training course provides an introduction into the basics of reproductive toxicology including the following topics: Anatomy of the genital organs; The hormonal control mechanisms of human procreation; Basics of developmental biology of humans; […]

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Course Type: Commercial Courses

Cost: €800+VAT

Location: Education for Safety Assessors

Duration: Full Time

Qualifications available: No formal qualification

Learning Type: Online

Reproductive and developmental biology

Infertility and other reproductive biology issues are increasing in the UK and the call for more expertise in the subject to help understand these conditions is needed. This MSc programme aims to provide advanced knowledge in reproductive biology and developmental biology and their relevance to health professionals. Focused on humans, and using animal models as […]

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Course Type: Academic courses

Cost: £12,154

Location: University of Aberdeen

Duration: Full Time

Qualifications available: MSc

Learning Type: In Person

Research Animal Training

15 e-learning modules produced by or in collaboration with the National Centre for the Replacement Refinement & Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3Rs). Some of the topics include: – Refined mouse handling, – Rat Tickling, – Anaesthesia, euthanasia and pain and distress assessment, – Welfare assessment (EU 5), – Euthanasia (EU 6)

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Course Type: Commercial Courses

Cost: free

Location: National Centre for the Replacement Refinement & Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3Rs)

Duration: Full Time

Qualifications available: Some of the courses provide certification for animal handling techniques.

Learning Type: Online

Risk Assessment

Aim of the course: Toxicological risk assessment is the process of estimating the qualitative and quantitative health risks posed to man and the environment by the use of chemicals. The aim of this course is to familiarise participants with the general procedures followed during a toxicological risk assessment. Emphasis will be laid on the identification […]

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Course Type: Commercial Courses

Cost: €330 internal PhD student, €550 external PhD student, €1650 other

Location: Postgraduate Education in Toxicology (PET)

Duration: Full Time

Qualifications available: No formal qualification

Learning Type: In Person

Risk Communication and Perception

Aim of the course Toxicologists are becoming increasingly aware that the perception of risks by the general public may deviate from scientific evidence as people take other aspects into account as well. Recent examples include the public concern regarding electromagnetic fields and the anti-vaccination lobby. The aim of this course is to provide training in […]

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Course Type: Commercial Courses

Cost: €330 internal PhD student, €550 external PhD student, €1650 other

Location: https://toxcourses.nl/courses/risk-communication/

Duration: Full Time

Qualifications available: No formal qualification

Learning Type: In Person

Safety Assessment of Cosmetics in the EU

This course is realized in close collaboration with the international cosmetic industry and teaching is done at a high standard academic level. Particular emphasis is given to key issues in safety evaluation of cosmetics, including the application of animal-free methods and so-called ‘ New Approach Methodologies’ (NAMs), and how to interpret the results in a […]

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Course Type: Commercial Courses

Cost: 4,950 €. Discounted Early bird and student registration fees offered.

Location: Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Duration: Full Time

Learning Type: In Person

Skin Compatibility and Sensitization

The target of this course is to contribute to the qualification of the safety assessor for the part of “Skin Compatibility and Sensitization”. This training course provides an overview of currently used methods and approaches on regulatory skin sensitization testing. Further topics are common allergens in cosmetics and allergic skin conditions as well as toxic-irritative […]

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Course Type: Commercial Courses

Cost: €800+VAT

Location: Education for Safety Assessors

Duration: Full Time

Qualifications available: No formal qualification

Learning Type: Online

Special Topics in Toxicology

To further its mission to educate, lead, and serve, the American College of Toxicology offers an eLearning Seminar focused on Special Topics in Toxicology. This eLearning Seminar of six modules provides continuing education opportunities to practicing toxicology professionals. The modules feature recognized experts in the fields of inhalation toxicology, dermal toxicology, neurotoxicology, juvenile animal studies, in silico/computational […]

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Course Type: Commercial Courses

Cost: Modules can be purchased individually or as the full course (for a discounted rate). For all 6 modules: ACT Student/Postdoctoral Researcher Members: $125. ACT Members: $225. Non-members: $350. Per Module: ACT Student/Postdoctoral Researcher Members: $25. ACT Members: $50. Non-members: $75

Location: American College of Toxicology (ACT)

Duration: Full Time

Qualifications available: No formal qualification

Learning Type: Online

Standing Up For Science Workshops

Standing up for Science workshops equip researchers to engage with the public, journalists and policymakers. Early Career Researchers will: Hear directly from policymakers and academics on how evidence is used in policy Listen to journalists talk about how they approach reporting science and evidence and what they need from researchers Get practical tips, drawing on […]

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Course Type: Commercial Courses

Cost: Free

Location: Sense about Science - Voice of Young Science (VoYS)

Duration: Full Time

Qualifications available: No formal qualification

Learning Type: Online, In Person

TAK Scholarship Program

Running from 24th to 26th June 2025, this three-day course in potent compound safety is designed for EH&S professionals, including toxicologists and industrial hygienists, who need to understand the critical concepts of evaluating and safely handling pharmaceutical compounds. The TAK Scholarship facilitates the training of exceptional graduate students and/or postdocs interested in developing skills in […]

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Course Type: Commercial Courses

Cost: Course & food included, accommodation & travel not included. BTS members can apply for a travel bursary

Location: info@safebridge.com

Duration: Full Time

Qualifications available: No formal qualification

Learning Type: In Person