Postgraduate in Applied Toxicology in Environmental Health

Become a Registered European Toxicologist

 

In a context of increasing exposure to chemical substances, this Postgraduate programme prepares you to identify, assess and manage risks with an impact on the environment and public health.

• Chemical risk assessment in real-world contexts (environment, workplaces, consumer products);
• Training aligned with European regulations;
• Strong links to career opportunities in toxicology, environment, and public health;
• EUROTOX recognition (European Registered Toxicologist).

 

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WHY DOES THIS MATTER

 

Today, we are exposed daily to chemical substances: through the air we breathe, the products we use in everyday life, and the environments in which we work.

Many of these exposures are invisible, cumulative, and still not fully understood.

This is where specialised professionals come in.

This Postgraduate programme trains specialists capable of:

• Anticipating risks;
• Protecting populations;
• Supporting technical decision-making and public policy.

 

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

 

Throughout the Course, you will develop skills to:

• Assess human exposure to chemicals in different contexts;
• Identify and interpret toxicological effects;
• Apply risk assessment methodologies;
• Work in toxicology across different settings;
• Integrate scientific data into public health policies;
• Communicate risk in a clear and evidence-based manner.

 

WHAT MAKES THIS PROGRAMME DIFFERENT

 

Why choose this Postgraduate programme at NOVA NSPH?

• European framework: training aligned with EU standards and policies;
• Strong professional relevance: integrates science, regulation and real-world application;
• Faculty and international network: collaboration with experts from recognised institutions;
• Internship opportunities: links with relevant public and private organisations;
• Access to specialised infrastructure: laboratories and technical resources in toxicology.

 

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

 

With this Postgraduate programme, you may work in:

• Regulatory agencies and government bodies;
• Public health and occupational health;
• Industry (pharmaceutical, chemical, food, environmental sectors);
• Consultancy and risk assessment;
• Laboratories;
• Scientific research;
• Risk communication and management.

 

WHO IS IT FOR?

 

This Postgraduate Programme is intended for:

• Graduates in life and health sciences;
• Professionals seeking specialisation in toxicology and chemical risk assessment;
• Those aiming to work in environmental health, regulation, or industry.

 

Typical relevant backgrounds include:

Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Medicine, Public Health, Environmental Engineering, among others.

 

The Postgraduate programme may also be fully credited towards subsequent progression to the Master’s in Applied Toxicology in Environmental Health.

 

CREDIBILITY

 

EUROTOX Recognition

This course is recognised by EUROTOX as a comprehensive training in toxicology, contributing towards the pathway to certification as a European Registered Toxicologist (ERT).

It includes structured training in key areas such as:

• Principles of toxicology;
• Risk assessment;
• Environmental and occupational toxicology;
• Epidemiology and biostatistics;
• New methodologies in chemical risk assessment.

 

Interested in working at the intersection of environment, science and public health?

Apply to the Postgraduate programme in Applied Toxicology in Environmental Health

 

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