Master’s in Applied Toxicology in Environmental Health

The Master’s in Applied Toxicology in Environmental Health at ENSP NOVA prepares professionals capable of identifying, assessing, and managing chemical risks found in different exposure scenarios, such as those occurring through consumer products, workplaces, and environmental pollution. The programme integrates knowledge in toxicology, environmental health, public health, exposure and risk assessment, and epidemiology, equipping students to contribute to the prevention and mitigation of impacts on human health and the environment resulting from direct exposure and pollution.

This programme addresses emerging public health challenges, including environmental pollution by persistent and highly mobile substances, exposure to carcinogenic and reproductive-toxic agents, and chronic exposure to chemical mixtures.

The Master’s programme also benefits from the collaboration of faculty members from other nationally and internationally recognised institutions, known for the high quality of the work they carry out in the field of Toxicology.

OBJECTIVES

Provide students with the practical and scientific skills on:

• Human and Environmental Toxicology;
• Conducting exposure and chemical risk assessment;
• Interpret and critically analyze toxicological evaluation reports;
• Regulatory toxicology and European policies;Apply methods in statistics, experimental design, and environmental epidemiology;
• Produce reports presenting toxicological findings and recommendations for prevention and control of chemical exposures;
• Promote the integration of chemical pollution within the context of climate change, using the One Health approach.

OUR STUDENTS PROFILE

This Master’s is ideal for students or professionals with a background in:

• Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences;
• Medicine, Public Health, Biomedical Sciences;
• Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety;
• Related life sciences and health fields.

WHY CHOOSE THIS MASTER’S AT NOVA NSPH?

Studying these topics at NOVA NSPH offers…

• A strong European focus aligned with EU norms and policies,
• A priority on applied training combining science, regulation, and practice,
• Access to specialised laboratories,
• A broad network of public and private institutions to support high-quality internships.