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Genetic Toxicology and Environmental Mutagenesis – (M.Sc.)
University of Surrey
Health and Medical Sciences
| Application Deadline: | October 26 | ||
| Location: | Guildford / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Surrey
The range of training in Genetic Toxicology - modules, Diploma and Masters - has been developed in response to requests from UK industry and government departments, as well as the UK Environmental Mutagen Society.
The Masters programme provides a unique training niche for the University of Surrey in an area where the UK provides the major international leading companies in the pharmaceutical, chemical and contract research industries. Economic pressures and work commitments make long-term release of staff for training in toxicology a challenge. The modular training programme meets this challenge.
Participants are often science, medical or veterinary graduates currently working in a toxicology environment or seeking to use knowledge of genetic toxicology in their areas.
Contents
This part-time programme is designed for those in full-time employment. It consists of six compulsory modules essential for the basic understanding of genetic toxicology, and two supplementary optional modules. The compulsory modules are an obligatory component of the MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in Genetic Toxicology and Environmental Mutagenesis. Four compulsory modules and four optional modules are offered each year.
Each module is an intensive, self-contained, five-day taught course, preceded by preparatory study (for which carefully selected distance-learning material will be provided), followed by consolidation and assessment.
Teaching methods include lectures, discussion panels, tutorials, case studies, demonstrations and home assignments.
The Postgraduate Certificate requires the successful completion of four compulsory modules (see modules list).
The Postgraduate Diploma requires the successful completion of the six compulsory modules as well as two supplementary optional modules.
The MSc requires successful completion of all taught modules plus a dissertation.
Compulsory Modules
- Testing Methods in Genetic Toxicology and Environmental Mutagenesis I*
- Testing Methods in Genetic Toxicology and Environmental Mutagenesis II*
- Mutations and Human Health*
- DNA Lesions, Repair and Mutation Induction*
- Metabolism and Human Variation
- Study Design, Quality and Interpretation in Genotoxicity Testing
* Required for PGCert
Optional Modules
Supplementary modules can currently be selected from the programmes that are part of the modular training programme offered by the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences (Applied Toxicology, and Pharmaceutical Medicine/Clinical Pharmacology).
For a complete list of available modules, please contact the programme administrator.
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Requirements
Applicants will normally possess a minimum of a science degree in a relevant subject, together with workplace experience in toxicology or a closely related field.
Registration requires two scientific referees willing to support the application. Application to register for the Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or MSc can be made following the third module attended. Retrospective application is permitted provided not more than four modules have been completed.
There are no formal entrance requirements for participants not wishing to register for the MSc/Postgraduate Diploma, although a scientific background to at least degree level is recommended. Proficiency in English is a prerequisite.
Applications should be received at least one month prior to attending a module, at which time the pre-module reading will be distributed.
English language requirements
Non-native speakers of English will normally be required to have IELTS 7.0 or above with a minimum of 6.0 in each component (or equivalent).
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 7.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
Accreditation
The programme is accredited for continuing professional development (CPD). It also contributes to the requirements for the Register of Toxicologists.
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