Overview

This Drug Analysis and Toxicology (part-time) programme at University of Dundee is relevant to those working in several fields. These include forensic toxicology, forensic drug analysis, clinical settings, workplace drug testing, criminal justice and law enforcement.

In this course you will:

Learn about the principles, theories and techniques used in drug analysis and toxicology. This will include :

understanding the properties and effects of drugs and toxic substances
how these substances are broken down and removed from the body

factors that affect their detection and measurement

You will also:

develop advanced analytical skills. You will learn different techniques like chromatography, mass spectrometry, and spectroscopy.

develop the skills to design and do independent research projects in drug analysis and toxicology. This includes the ability to make research questions, design experiments, gather and analyse data, and communicate findings well.

learn critical thinking skills. You will use them to evaluate scientific literature and data. You will also use them to analyse complex problems.

develop good writing and speaking skills. These include the ability to present complex data and information clearly and briefly. This will allow you to share research findings with different audiences.

learn the different guidelines and laws for drug analysis and toxicology.

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Programme Structure

Modules include:

MSc Drug Analysis and Toxicology Research Project

Analytical Laboratory Methods

Applied Toxicology and Drug Analysis

Pharmacology for Toxicologists and Drug Analysts

Professional Skills in Drug Analysis and Toxicology

Legislative Frameworks & Drug Monitoring

Research Skills and Statistical Analysis

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-05-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

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Deadline date to be confirmed.
Due to high demand, we recommend that you apply as soon as possible. Courses may close early if all vacancies are filled.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Dundee, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Toxicology Pharmacology View 70 other Masters in Pharmacology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

UK undergraduate degree

A UK Lower Second-Class Honours (2:2) degree

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

3680 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

3680 GBP / year

≈ 3680 GBP / year

Living costs

Dundee

United Kingdom

787 - 1494 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Delivered

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