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.

Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology

This postgraduate course introduces the field of developmental and reproductive toxicology (DART) from the viewpoint of a variety of contributing disciplines. Starting from basic reproductive, developmental, endocrine and toxicological concepts, it covers subjects from experimental research to clinical studies and epidemiology. Specific topics include advice on drugs use in pregnancy, the teratology of antiepileptic drugs, […]

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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

Drug Discovery and Business Strategy

You will learn the processes involved in discovering and developing a new drug and incorporated business strategies. You will study various analytical techniques and tools employed in drug discovery and, after completion of the course, will be expected to have the skills needed to start up new businesses offering specialised services in drug discovery or […]

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Course Type: Academic courses

Cost: £7,900

Location: University of Huddersfield

Duration: Full Time

Qualifications available: MSc

Learning Type: In Person

Drug discovery and development

If you are interested in how drugs metabolise, small molecule discovery and biologics this programme will provide an advanced level of study and challenge to ensure you have sound skills to innovate within the drug development industry. This industry area is rapidly expanding due to new discoveries across biotechnology, biologics, Internet of Things, customised drug […]

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Course Type: Academic courses

Cost: £12,154

Location: University of Aberdeen

Duration: Full Time
Part Time

Qualifications available: MSc

Learning Type: In Person

Drug Discovery and Toxicology

This programme gives you in-depth knowledge of the scientific basis of drug discovery with a particular emphasis on toxicology, the science behind the safety of drugs. We make full use of our geographical location at the heart of the UK Pharmaceutical industry attracting numerous expert contributions from industry professionals (e.g. GSK, AZ). The course will […]

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Course Type: Academic courses

Cost: £8,925

Location: University of Hertfordshire

Duration: Full Time
Part Time

Qualifications available: MSc

Learning Type: In Person

Drug discovery science

Find out how scientists discover chemical candidates for new pharmaceuticals. You’ll learn how to meet the pharmaceutical industry’s increasing demands for drugs that can treat illnesses safely and more effectively, overcome antibiotic resistance, and be produced at a lower financial and environmental cost. This course covers the drug discovery and design techniques used in the […]

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Course Type: Academic courses

Cost: £12,250

Location: University of Sheffield

Duration: Full Time

Qualifications available: MSc

Learning Type: In Person

Drug Toxicology and Safety Pharmacology

This full-time Master’s programme provides a comprehensive overview of drug safety practices within the drug development process. It addresses key aspects of preclinical drug evaluation through the study of: Drug discovery and development Safety pharmacology Mechanisms of drug-induced toxicities Regulatory affairs Bioanalytical sciences. It will give you state-of-the-art training in preclinical toxicology, with an emphasis […]

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Course Type: Academic courses

Cost: £9,230

Location: University of Bradford

Duration: Full Time

Qualifications available: MSc

Learning Type: In Person

Dutch Postgraduate Courses in Toxicology

The Postgraduate Education in Toxicology (PET) courses form the Dutch national programme for postgraduate training in toxicology, which is recognised by EUROTOX. All PET courses are taught in English. PET courses are suitable for the training of young professionals (PhD students) in toxicology and for professionals from the private and public sector. The PET programme […]

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Cost: 1000 to 3000 EUR depending on course

Location: office.pet@uu.nl

Duration: Other

Qualifications available: No formal qualification

Learning Type: In Person

EBHC systematic reviews

For health professionals seeking an understanding of the importance of systematic reviews in healthcare as well as the practical skills to conduct them. Training is provided in the fundamental principles of evidence-based healthcare and research design, with more specific training in the conduct of basic and more complex systematic reviews. This course is designed for […]

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Course Type: Academic courses

Cost: Currently unavailable

Location: University of Oxford

Duration: Part Time

Qualifications available: MSc

Learning Type: In Person

Ecotoxicology Amsterdam

This course offers basic ecotoxicological training for PhD students and scientists from universities and research institutes who in the future will be involved in ecotoxicological research. The course is also suitable for industrial and governmental researchers, managers and policymakers. The basic knowledge offered in this course is essential for all those who are or wish to become […]

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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

Ecotoxicology Wageningen

This course offers basic ecotoxicological training for PhD students and scientists from universities and research institutes who in the future will be involved in ecotoxicological research. The course is also suitable for industrial and governmental researchers, managers and policymakers. The basic knowledge offered in this course is essential for all those who are or wish to become […]

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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

Environmental Chemistry, Toxicology, and Risk Assessment

Courses include: PCB’s, Dioxins and Flame Retardants Aquatic Chemistry Organic Pollutants: Environmental Chemistry and Fate Environmental Soil Science Environmental Toxicology Changing Landscape of Toxic Chemical Regulation

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Course Type: Academic courses

Cost: £14,822 per year

Location: Indiana University Northwest

Duration: Full Time

Qualifications available: MSc

Learning Type: In Person

Environmental Contamination and Toxicology

Courses include: Environmental data analysis Biogeochemistry of environmental pollutants Environmental and analytical chemistry Terrestrial and aquatic ecology and ecophysiology Toxicology and ecotoxicology Environmental and analytical chemistry

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Course Type: Academic courses

Cost: £3,870

Location: University of Bordeaux

Duration: Full Time

Qualifications available: MSc

Learning Type: In Person