byDinesh
Updated on - 13 Aug, 2024
M.Sc Toxicology is a two-year master’s degree program in toxicology which is the science of poisons and toxins. Some of the topics covered at a Master of Science in Toxicology include biochemistry, pharmacology, pathology, molecular biology, chemistry, environmental health and risk assessment concerning toxic agents or toxic products. The period spent studying M.Sc Toxicology is about 2 years split into 4 semesters. This curriculum offer enhanced information on various types of poisons, impact of poisons on the organisms, manner of toxicity as well as diagnostic and therapeutic methods of treating cases of poisoning. They get to balance toxicity data in order to establish suitability of the compound for human and animal consumption. They acquire knowledge on experimental toxicology for pharmaceuticals and chemicals, testing procedures employed by industries and research institutions, and policies formulated by the regulatory bodies.
For the purpose of admission in the M.Sc Toxicology course, CSIR UGC NET for Junior Research Fellowship, GATE, university entrance tests such as, DUET, BHU PET, JNUEE etc and on the basis of graduation percentage also some of the institutes provide admission. Applicants with prior knowledge in any subject involving science such as Zoology, Botany, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Medicine can apply for this course. Prior work experience in the offered fields can also prove fruitfully beneficial for the candidates during admission. This cost varies from INR 20,000 to 5 lakhs in the Indian institutes depending on the type of instututions.
| Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form, Duration | Master of Science in Toxicology, (link unavailable) Toxicology, 2 years |
| Course Level, Eligibility | Postgraduate, Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, or related field with minimum 50% marks, NET/JRF qualified |
| Top Colleges | IIT, AIIMS, JNU, University of Delhi, BITS Pilani, Manipal University, Jamia Hamdard, Amity University |
| Entrance Exam | GATE, CSIR-UGC NET, JNU Entrance Exam, AIIMS Entrance Exam, IIT-JAM, college-specific entrance exams, interview |
1. Minimum qualification and experience required: A Bachelor’s degree in science stream either Zoology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Microbiology etc., with not less than 55% marks in aggregate from a recognized University.
2. Bachelor’s degree holder on Pharmacy, Medicine, Veterinary sciences, Agricultural sciences or related fields will be encouraged to apply.
3. Final year trainees can also apply but such candidates will be required to produce their mark sheets before admission.
4. Must have had basic courses in chemistry, biochemistry, physiology, microbiology, biotechnology etc. as component of bachelor’s degree.
5. It also important to note that some of these institutes may require good academic record and performance in relevant entrance examination such as CUCET, GAT-B and others.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Toxicology Principles | Introduction to toxicology, toxicokinetics, toxicodynamics |
| Biochemistry | Metabolic pathways, enzyme kinetics, biochemical toxicology |
| Pharmacology | Pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, toxicological pharmacology |
| Environmental Toxicology | Air, water, soil pollution, ecotoxicology |
| Molecular Toxicology | Molecular mechanisms of toxicity, genotoxicology, epigenetics |
| Toxicological Pathology | Histopathology, toxicological pathology, molecular pathology |
| Regulatory Toxicology | Regulatory frameworks, risk assessment, safety evaluation |
| Specialized Courses | Advanced topics in toxicology, seminars, workshops |
| Research Project | Original research work, dissertation, defense |
| Job Profile | Average Annual Salary (INR) |
|---|---|
| Lecturer/Teacher/Professor | 300,000 - 600,000 |
| Environmental Toxicology Specialist | 240,000 - 600,000 |
| Food Scientist | 400,000 - 600,000 |
| Toxicologist | 300,000 - 600,000 |
| Forensic Toxicologist | 442,000 |
| Research Scientist | 50,000 - 111,000 (average 79,659) |
| Staff Scientist | 50,000 - 111,000 (average 79,659) |
| Clinical Toxicologist (senior level) | 50,000 - 70,000 |