Toxicology

• Be adept at communicating toxicological topics clearly (orally and in writing) with key stakeholders such as peers in academia, industry and the wider public, further to the experience gained in the professional certificate programme
• Demonstrate an increased knowledge of the current state-of-the-art in toxicology following on from the professional certificate
• Demonstrate increased skills in toxicological experimental design, problem solving and interpretation of new data
• Evaluate their independent learning needs and study independently using library resources, computer-assisted learning (CAL), and web-based study activities
• Have the ability to outline barriers that exist in toxicological assessments using the increased knowledge obtained in the extra modules completed, in particular the professional skills module
• Understand further the theory and practice of toxicological testing in industrial settings
• Understand new approaches being applied to further advance knowledge in toxicology again building on the content from the professional certificate

ProfDip Toxicology (F053) Part Time
EU          Year 1 - € 1730
nonEU    Year 1 - € 14550
EU          Year 2 - € 1670 ^aa

ProfDip Toxicology (F132) Full Time
EU          fee per year - € 3480
nonEU    fee per year - € 29100

^aaSecond Year Fee applies to Students in 2nd Year in 2024 and who were a 1st Year Student on the programme in 2023/24
***Fees are subject to change
Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website. Please note that UCD offers a number of graduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD graduate degree programme. For further information please see International Scholarships.

This programme is a graduate programme and applicants must possess an undergraduate degree or relevant experience in the area of toxicology/pharmacology.

Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.

Full Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No

Part Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No

This course is directed towards practicing toxicologists or those who are interested in developing further skills and knowledge in the area of toxicology. The course content has been approved by the Register of Toxicologists in Ireland and is recognised as credits for continuing professional development in this area. This course is also aimed at individuals with a scientific qualification who wish to develop their skills and knowledge in toxicology and gain a recognised 3rd level qualification in the area.