Toxicology and Environmental Health
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LEARN ALL ABOUT HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENTIn the course of our day-to-day life, we come into contact with a vast number of chemical, biological, and physical agents that could do us harm. These agents are present in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and even the food we eat. We encounter them when we travel and when we work or when we use consumer goods such as cosmetics or electrical equipment.Determining the source of these risks, and quantifying their effects, requires cooperation by experts across a host of different disciplines. Our Master’s programme in Toxicology and Environmental Health has been designed with this in mind, training you in the fundamentals of toxicology, environmental epidemiology, emerging toxicological agents such as nanoparticles and zoonotic components, and exposure assessment. This programme will enable you to assess the risks present in the workplace or the food chain.The experience I gained during both my internships equipped me with the qualifications to pursue a position in research.MSc Toxicology Christina GiannakouChristina Giannakou works as a Phd Student at the Centre for Health Protection, RIVMThe multidisciplinary nature of this programme means that you will have the flexibility to specialise in a particular field or undertake more generalist training in risk assessment. You may also take part in experimental research in the fields of neurotoxicology, immunotoxicology, allergies, in vitro toxicology, endocrine toxicology, environmental toxicology, and chemistry. Alternatively, you may wish to undertake practical work in environmental or occupational exposure assessment engaging in activities such as exposure modelling or in-depth analysis of samples taken from a variety of sources.As a graduate of this programme, you will be qualified to assess the impact of toxicological agents on populations or work environments by applying the principles of environmental and occupational epidemiology.PROGRAMME OBJECTIVEThis MSc programme will give you the knowledge and skills needed to assess chemical, biological, and physical hazards, as well as the risks associated with exposure to toxicological agents.After completing the MSc programme in Toxicology and Environmental Health, you will:have a thorough understanding of risk assessment terminology, principles, and methodology;be able to perform a basic risk assessment, making use of toxicological or epidemiological data;have a broad appreciation of biological, chemical, and physical environmental health hazards, both indoors and outdoors, as well as their potential impact on human health;understand the multi‐disciplinary nature of risk assessment;have an understanding of current and emerging issues and techniques in health risk assessment; andbe able to design and set‐up a targeted health risk assessment, making optimal use of the information and approaches available to you.
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A bachelor's degree in a related field is required. Applicants from non-anglophone countries must provide proof of English proficiency (TOEFL 93 and IELTS 6.5).Admission Deadline: April 1
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