Toxicology for Environmental Scientists

About this programme

Key chemical properties and physiological processes will be covered to explain how chemicals are absorbed, distributed, transformed and excreted from the body, and the resulting adverse effects that substances may cause at the molecular, tissue, individual and ecosystem level when toxicological thresholds are exceeded. Through lectures, laboratory, independent and group work, this course introduces toxicological principles, concepts and methods that are important for evaluating the relative hazards, thresholds, and possible health impacts of contaminants in the environment. You will learn the key toxicological terms in toxicology,how to apply different testing methods, and evaluate toxicological data. The course also reviews important anatomy, physiology, biomolecules and biochemistry to allow a thorough understanding of chemical absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion (ADME), as well asmechanisms of toxic action. By the end of the course you will be able to recognize hazardous chemicals and integrate biological and chemical processes and principles that together influence toxicity and detoxification. Course includes lectures, laboratory work, workshop exercises, presentations and discussions. The course is examined through a written exam, written laboratory report and oral presentation of a project work. To follow your passion. To be close to international career opportunities. To explore city and countryside. In Stockholm you can really get the best of both worlds. Here we explain all the different steps you need to go through when applying to a course or p