MSc Toxicology: Scope and Eligibility

Toxicology is a scientific discipline comprising biology, pharmacology and chemistry with a focus on chemicals and their negative effects on living organisms. Toxicology enables students to understand how these effects take place and learn to implement preventive measures. Toxicology studies also provide a wide scope of career opportunities. However, many careers require a graduate level of education in the field. An MSc Toxicology program is a postgraduate science degree designed specifically for students who want to build a career as a toxicologist. Wondering what to pursue after a BSc degree? Interested in chemistry? Want to pursue a master of science abroad? If yes, then here’s all you need to know about an MSc Toxicology program, from admission requirements to top universities.

Program Name	MSc Toxicology
Degree Name	Masters of Science
Degree Level	Postgraduate
Duration	1-2 Years
Eligibility	Bachelors of Science

Program Overview

MSc Toxicology is a postgraduate program in the field of science that deals with the 

nature and mechanism of adverse effects of chemicals found in various sectors such as an industry, households, agriculture, medical and those that eventuate naturally in the environment. This program provides students with theoretical, clinical and laboratory aspects of toxicology to help them gain new skills and expertise in the field. The program takes around 1 to 2 years to complete. 

MSc Toxicology in India

MSc Toxicology is offered as a 2-year postgraduate degree in India. Admission in India is as mentioned below:

1. You must have obtained a bachelor’s degree such as a BSc /BSc (Hons) in biological science/physical science with a minimum of 55% marks from a recognized university/Institution. 

2. You must take an Entrance Exam for admission to MSc Toxicology in the majority of the universities.

To secure admission with merit-based criteria, you must obtain high marks in your previous undergraduate qualification. 

Listed below are the top universities in India offering MSc Toxicology:

1. University of Madras
2. Jamia Hamdard, Delhi
3. Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana agricultural university
4. SCMS school of technology and management
5. Bhavans new science college, Hyderabad
6. Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut
7. SCMS Institute of biosciences and biotechnology research and development

The average cost in India is INR 21,000 -90,000 per annum. The average salary of a toxicologist in India is INR 8,00,000 per annum. 

MSc Toxicology Abroad

A lot of universities offer an MSc in Toxicology across the world but here we’ve mentioned some of the best universities:

University Name	Program Name
University of Birmingham	MSc Toxicology
King’s College London	Analytical Toxicology MSc
University of Lincoln	MSc Forensic Toxicology
University of Bradford	Drug Toxicology and Safety Pharmacology MSc
University of Saskatchewan	MSc Toxicology
University of Ottawa	Master of Science Biology Specialization in Chemical and Environmental Toxicology
Colorado State University	Toxicology (M.S)
University of South Alabama	Environmental Toxicology (M.S)
Wright State University	Master of Science in Pharmacology and Toxicology

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements may vary to pursue MSc Toxicology in different universities abroad. However, students with undergraduate backgrounds in Biochemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Microbiology, Zoology/Animal Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, Physiology, Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, and Medical Science are eligible to apply for admission to an MSc Toxicology program. 

English Language Requirements

To study abroad in any of the above-mentioned universities, you will be required to submit your English Language Proficiency Test Scores to prove your fluency in English. Mentioned below are the minimum scores required to pursue MSc Toxicology in different countries:

Country	IELTS	TOEFL iBT	PTE
United States	6.5 or above	80 or above	—
United Kingdom	6.5 or above	80 or above	64 or above
Canada	6.5	86	63

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Admission Process

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Fees and Other Costs

Tabulated below are the average cost of studying MSc Toxicology in different universities in the US, UK and Canada:

University Name	Average Tuition Fees per year	In INR
University of Birmingham, UK	GBP 25,740	25,65,994
University of Saskatchewan, Canada	CAD 8,096	4,89,955
Colorado State University, US	USD 26,000	19,84,621

Tabulated below is the average amount of living in different countries:

Country	Average Amount per Annum
United States	USD 10,000 to USD 18,000 (INR 7-13 Lakh)
United Kingdom	GBP 12,000 to GBP 15,000 (INR 12-15 Lakh)
Canada	CAD 15,000 to CAD 20,000 (INR 9-12 Lakh)

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MSc Toxicology Scope

With an MSc degree in Toxicology, you can work as a toxicologist which is a highly demanded career option around the world. 

The salary for a toxicologist in various countries is as mentioned:

Country	Average Salary per annum	In INR
US	USD 86,480	66,01,156
UK	GBP 34,484	34,37,675
Canada	CAD 62,288	37,69,558

Also Read: How to become a Toxicologist

Graduates can work in the following fields:

1. Pharmaceutical industries
2. Contract research laboratories
3. Government bodies such as the Health and Safety Executive, Health Protection Agency, and Food Standards Agency
4. Water research establishments in pollution control
5. Hospital and research laboratories

Some students also choose to opt for a PhD in a specialist area of toxicology after completing their MSc in Toxicology. 

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