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PGCert Drug Analysis and Toxicology (part-time)

University of Dundee

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    Postgraduate Certificate

  • Location

    Online Campus

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

This course is for professionals who work within the disciplines of drugs analysis or toxicology. It aims to allow you to upskill whilst in employment.

The course is relevant to those working in several fields. These include forensic toxicology, forensic drug analysis, clinical settings, workplace drug testing, criminal justice and law enforcement.

The focus will be on professional training developed in line with professional organisations. This will allow you to upskill in areas such as:

  • scientific communication
  • data analysis and visualisation
  • professional ethics

The course also offers broader employment opportunities than either general forensic science courses or highly specialised forensic toxicology courses.

In this course you will:

  • learn about the principles, theories and techniques used in drug analysis and toxicology. This will include:
    • understanding the properties and effects of drugs and toxic substances
    • how these substances are broken down and removed from the body
    • factors that affect their detection and measurement
  • develop advanced analytical skills. You will learn different techniques like chromatography, mass spectrometry, and spectroscopy
  • learn critical thinking skills. You will use them to evaluate scientific literature and data. You will also use them to analyse complex problems
  • learn the different laws for drug analysis and toxicology

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

拢 10,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Dundee

University of Dundee

University of Dundee

  • University League Table

    51st

  • Campus address

    University of Dundee, Nethergate, Dundee, Dundee, City Of, DD1 4HN, Scotland

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A highly valued and recognised education in a multicultural study destination. You鈥檒l be supported by a global community of friendly staff and students.
Places of worship in and around campus, international food stores can be found across the city, and there are a range of international student societies.
Scholarships are available to help eligible students get the most from their studies, and there is dedicated support for international students.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biomedical Sciences

    22nd out of 83 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 214
    187 88%

    8th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    44th

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.02 76%

    45th

    18

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