Toxicology
MAS
Université de Genève (UNIGE)
- Lieu de formation
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Genève (GE) - Lausanne (VD)
- Langue d'enseignement
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anglais
- Type de formation
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Hautes écoles universitaires HEU - Formation continue: formations longues
- Modalités temporelles
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À temps partiel
- Thèmes de formation
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Chimie, matières synthétiques, papier - Nature, sciences naturelles - Santé, soins, médecine
- Filières d'études
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Biologie - Chimie - Médecine humaine - Sciences de la vie, biotechnologie
- Swissdoc
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Mise à jour 30.06.2025
Description
Description de la formation
Le Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) est une formation postgrade donnée par les hautes écoles et elle équivaut à au moins 60 crédits ECTS. Le MAS en Toxicologie équivaut à 90 crédits ECTS.
Objectives
- Provide specialist education and training in toxicological sciences and risk assessment with a focus on human toxicology, leading to a recognized academic qualification
- Fulfill the educational requirements of national and international professional bodies towards registration as a toxicologist
Plan de la formation
1 crédit ECTS correspond à environ 25-30 heures de travail.
Programme
14 modules:
- Basic Principles in Toxicology*
- Xenobiotic Metabolism and Toxicogenetics
- Organ Toxicology
- Analytical Toxicology
- Biostatistics
- Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis and Teratogenesis
- Molecular Endocrinology
- Risk Assessment and Regulatory Toxicology
- Clinical Toxicology, Immunotoxicology
- Epidemiology, Food and Industrial Toxicology
- Ecotoxicology
- Forensic Toxicology
- Animal Experimentation
- In Vitro Toxicology
Master Thesis
*Part A of Module 1 must be completed and passed before attending any other module.
Admission
Conditions d’admission
- Master in Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology or equivalent, or
- Bachelor in Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology or equivalent + at least 3 years of professional experience in a field related to toxicology.
- Letter of application including motivation to take the course
- Strong command of both written and spoken English
Audience
- Graduates employed in a toxicological discipline who wishes to obtain a recognized academic qualification in toxicology
- Graduates wishing to embark on a career in toxicology
Coûts
- CHF 15'000.- for the programme
- CHF 1'100.- for those attending the practical part of Module 13
Special fees for individual modules (for participants who do not seek the MAS degree).
Diplôme
- Master of Advanced Studies MAS
MAS en Toxicologie / MAS in Toxicology (90 ECTS credits), University of Geneva.
Infos pratiques
Lieu / adresse
- Genève (GE)
- Lausanne (VD)
Format: Blended learning.
Déroulement temporel
Début des cours
September, in principle every two years.
Durée de la formation
A minimum of 4 semesters and a maximum of 6 semesters.
Modalités temporelles
- À temps partiel
Langue d’enseignement
- anglais
Remarques
This is the only part-time curriculum in Toxicology in Switzerland compatible with the needs of scientists already on-the-job.
Liens
Renseignements / contact
Jean Terrier
E-mail: mas-toxicology@unige.ch
Institution 1
Université de Genève (UNIGE)
Rue du Général-Dufour 24
1211 Genève 4
Tél.: +41 (0)22 379 71 11
URL:
www.unige.ch/
Autres informations
Centre pour la formation continue et à distance (CFCD)
Université de Genève (UNIGE)
Uni Pignon
Bd de Pont-d’Arve 42
1211 Genève 4
Tél.: +41 (0)22 379 78 33
E-mail:
URL:
www.unige.ch/formcont/