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 in the area. Current practising toxicologists will also benefit from undertaking individual modules for continuing professional development (CPD), as all of the modules will contribute towards maintenance of professional toxicological accreditation. The course content has been approved by the Irish Register of Toxicologists (IRT) and is recognised as accreditation for CPD in this area. These courses have been developed in close collaboration with the Irish Register of Toxicologists (IRT) and are also approved for accreditation towards becoming a registered toxicologist and for CPD credits towards maintaining IRT/ERT accreditation. The courses are run by European Registered Toxicologists (ERT), including guest lecturers delivering ‘state-of-the-art’ contributions as practising experts in a range of toxicological roles, from basic research to national and European regulatory bodies
Course Type: Academic courses
Learning Type: In Person
Start Months: 2024/2025 September
Course Duration: Full Time, Part Time
Full Time Hours: Full time: 12 months.
Part Time Hours: Part time: 24 months
Qualifications Required: Level 9 NFQ
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
Contact details of organiser: University College Dublin (UCD)
Entry Requirements:
undergraduate degree or relevant experience in the area of toxicology/pharmacolog