Toxicology Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelors & Masters

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Forensic Science (Analysis/Toxicology) MSc Kingston University - - - £9860 £15800 - Kingston upon Thames On campus Full-time
Drug Toxicology and Safety Pharmacology MSc University of Bradford - - - £9230 £23028 - Bradford On campus Full-time
Drug Toxicology and Safety Pharmacology MRes University of Bradford - - - £9230 £23028 - Bradford On campus Full-time
Molecular Mechanistic Toxicology MRes University of Birmingham - - - £4778 £27360 - Birmingham On campus Full-time
Toxicology MSc University of Birmingham - - - £5265 - - Birmingham On campus Part-time
Forensic Science (Analysis/Toxicology) MSc Kingston University - - - - - - Kingston upon Thames On campus Part-time
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Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Toxicology

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

Typical employers for graduates of Toxicology

  • Private Companies
  • Government Departments
  • Contract Research Organisations
  • Universities
  • Hospitals
  • Forensic Laboratories
  • Pharmaceutical Industry

Specialisations within Toxicology

  • Neuro- Toxicology
  • Aquatic Toxicology
  • Chemical Toxicology
  • Environmental Toxicology
  • Forensic Toxicology
  • Medical Toxicology

Jobs of graduates of Toxicology (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Toxicology at Kingston University

20%
15% Elementary occupations
10% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
10% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Caring personal services
5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Administrative occupations
5% Protective service occupations
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Toxicology

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Toxicology, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

FAQ

Toxicology is the study of the nature, source, identification and characteristics of poisons, toxic substances, and exogenous chemical agents and their effects on human tissues and systems.

  • The following degrees are offered for Toxicology studies:
  • Master of Science - MSc
  • Master of Research - MRes