Toxicology and Ecotoxicology
€910.00
In this course, you will explore the fundamental concepts of toxicology and ecotoxicology, with a focus on their relevance for chemical risk assessment and regulation. You will learn about organ-specific toxic effects, key endpoints such as mutagenesis, carcinogenesis and emerging issues like nano-toxicology. The module combines theoretical insights with practical experience through a laboratory session, giving you hands-on exposure to selected testing methods.
Course Contents
- Foundations of toxicology and ecotoxicology
Introduction to basic concepts, endpoints, and current challenges in the field. - Advanced toxicology and ecotoxicology
Organ-specific toxic effects, mutagenesis, carcinogenesis, and nano-toxicology. - Experimental testing and laboratory methods
Overview of specific tests, testing strategies, and practical lab exercises. - Regulatory toxicology and risk assessment
Concepts of risk assessment, exposure estimation, guidance values, and application of test results in regulatory contexts.
Course Structure
Duration: six weeks
Structure: The course is divided into six phases. In addition to the theoretical part, it includes a five-day on-site laboratory session at the Institute of Sustainable Chemistry on the Leuphana campus in Lüneburg. The theoretical part of the course concludes in the first week of July, while the laboratory session typically takes place in the second half of July.
Live Sessions: The course includes two webinars during the theoretical part of the course. (each approximately 90 minutes), held in the afternoon (usually at 5:00 pm CEST). The exact dates will be announced before the course begins. All live sessions will be recorded and made available on Moodle for students who are unable to attend.
Assessment: You will work through the course materials and complete the assigned tasks in each phase at your own pace. The course is assessed through a portfolio exam that compiles all phase tasks and is submitted at the end of the course.
Who should attend
This course is suitable for professionals working in toxicology, ecotoxicology,
chemistry, environmental protection or regulatory affairs who wish to
strengthen their understanding of toxicity testing and risk assessment. It is
especially relevant for those involved in chemical safety assessment,
regulatory compliance or the evaluation of health and environmental risks.
| is restricted access: | Yes |
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| Requirements - university entrance qualification: | Not required |
| Requirements - one year of work experience: | Required |
| Requirements Language: | English: TOEFL Internet (92 points); IELTS (Acad. Level 6.5 points); CAE/CPE (Level C1, Grade B); TOEIC (720 points listening/reading, 310 points speaking/writing); if necessary, individual examination. |
| Requirements Expertise: | Knowledge of chemistry, biology & environment |
| Other requirements |
1) Training as a chemical-technical assistant or pharmaceutical-technical assistant OR 2) B.Sc. in Chemistry, Pharmacy or similar |
| Topic: | Engineering & Natural Sciences, Sustainability, Energy & Environment |
| Format of course: | (Vor-Ort-)Präsenz und Online |
| Level: | Master |
| Course language: | English |
| Study programme |
Sustainable Chemistry
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| Number of credit points / ECTS: | 5 |
| Workload Contact time (in hours): | 16 |
| Workload self-study time (in hours): | 109 |
| Examination: | In-class examination |
| Exam format: | Portfolio |
| Further exam format: | No further Exam |
| Qualifikationsziele |
You will acquire substantive knowledge about and practical skills in:
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