Study information

Introduction to Toxicology

Module titleIntroduction to Toxicology
Module codeCSC2037
Academic year2025/6
Credits15
Module staff

Module description

***This module is under development***

This module introduces you to the history, the terminology and basic concepts of toxicology. You will study the principles of drug absorption, distribution and metabolism and excretion. This will explore factors affecting metabolism and the principal biochemical transformations. You will learn about exposure conditions and pathological consequences of that exposure from a cellular to an organism level. Data and interpretation from in vitro and in vivo toxicity tests will also be investigated. Specific examples in genotoxicity, mutagenicity, carcinogenicity, neurotoxicity, immunotoxicity and neurotoxicity will be covered.  

Module aims - intentions of the module

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        Credit value15
        Module ECTS

        7.5

        NQF level (module)

        5

        Available as distance learning?

        No

        Origin date

        13/05/2024