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Toxicology and Environmental Health – (M.Sc.)
Utrecht University
Faculty of Life Sciences
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| Application Deadline: | Start in 1 September: April (non-EEA: April). Start in 1 February: October (non-EEA: September). | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,713 ≈ € 17,900 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Utrecht / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | February, September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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In the Master's in Toxicology and Environmental Health you gain knowledge and skills in the recognition and evaluation of human or animal exposure to potentially hazardous factors in the environment.
The Master's programme in Toxicology and Environmental Health deals with the health risks of exposure to potentially harmful agents in the environment, in the workplace and through the food chain. Possible effects on ecosystems are also examined.This two year research programme is comprised of theoretical courses, a major and minor research project to gain practical skills, and the writing of a final Master's thesis. This programme is organised by the Institute for Risk Assessment Sciences (IRAS), an inter-faculty institute of Utrecht University; for your research projects it is therefore possible to work within one of the divisions of IRAS. Your minor project may also be carried out at an institute outside Utrecht University or abroad; or depending upon the career you find most appealing, you may replace your minor research project with a professional profile, including Management, Communication & Education, or Drug Regulatory Sciences. Graduates of the programme are prepared for further PhD studies in fundamental or applied research, or for a post at an academic level; they may work as toxicological risk assessors, occupational hygiene consultants, or forensic specialists.
Contents
All programmes of the Graduate School of Life Sciences involve 10 weeks devoted to theoretical courses. For the Toxicology and Environmental Health Masters’ programme, these 10 weeks are taken up by the Master's core course that is obligatory for all Toxicology and Environmental Health Master's students. This is an integrated course at MSc level in Toxicology, Environmental and Occupational Epidemiology and Exposure Assessment. The core course consists of 3 modules:
- Exposure assessment of chemical, biological and physical agents
- Health effects of chemical, biological and physical agents
- Risk Assessment and Risk Management
These courses always start in February and finish in April.
As a student of the Toxicology and Environmental Health Master’s programme, you are required to undertake a major (51 ECTS) and a minor (33 ECTS) research project. During both projects, you may work within one of the divisions of IRAS. For your second research project you are encouraged to go abroad. At both research projects you will gain practical experience in scientific research, and will learn to analyse data, write reports and give verbal presentations.
Your Elective component can be used to make up for deficiencies in your previous education, to take extra theoretical subjects, or to extend a research project.
Students are required to write a Master's thesis based on literature research on a relevant subject. The Master's thesis should present a clear and adequate overview of recent literature addressing the relevant issue. It should have an in-depth discussion, in which the student demonstrates his/her ability to critically evaluate hypotheses and results, presents his/her own views and draws conclusions that point to new research.
During the course of the Master’s programme, you should attend at least 10 seminars.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
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Requirements
Language test
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Previous education: Bachelor of Science.
Knowledge minimum: Basic knowledge of toxicology and epidemiology.
Additional language requirements:
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: B1
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- IELTS writing: 6
- TOEFL paper based: 580
- TOEFL computer based: 237
- TOEFL internet based: 93
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | High School diploma |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 580 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 237 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 93 |
Accreditation
Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands
Funding details
Scholarships / Grants:
Utrecht University:
The Utrecht Excellence Scholarship offers a number of highly talented prospective, non-Dutch students the opportunity to pursue a degree in a selected number of fields at Utrecht University.
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IRAS Foundation:
The IRAS Foundation was created in the fall of 2008. In the fall of 2008 IRAS professor dr Bert Brunekreef has been awarded the dr A.H Heinekenprijs for Environmental Sciences. Prof Brunekreef chooses to use this award to increase knowledge on the relationship between environmental factors and publi
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