Teaching & modules
Teaching methods - what to expect
The course will be delivered by lecture with lecture recordings available to allow for flexibility of learning styles. There will also be laboratory practicals, workshops, group discussions and problem-based learning exercises, as well as some online learning and self-directed study.
The approximate total contact hours for the taught modules are 390 hours. You are also expected to undertake approximately 810 hours of team and individual study.
Taught modules total 120 credits. The analytical toxicology research project module is worth 60 credits. Project selection is through student application and interview.
Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
Assessment
- Coursework
- Written examinations
- Essays
- Laboratory reports
- Presentations
Your performance in the taught modules will be assessed through a combination of coursework and written examinations. Forms of assessment may typically include written essays or laboratory reports, oral and poster presentations as well as group presentations. Coursework contributes approximately 40% and examinations approximately 60% to your final module mark. Assessment for the research project module will be based on a journal article, a poster presentation, and a supervisor’s assessment of performance. Location This course is primarily taught at the King’s College London Waterloo Campus. Work placements are at a variety of sites in the UK including Cambridgeshire, Surrey, Malvern, Birmingham, and Teddington. We also offer international/overseas projects. We may also offer desk-based research projects (e.g. extended literature review). While we will do our best to accommodate your selected project choices, you may be asked to conduct your project either at King’s, or outside the College in one of our partner organisations. It is strongly recommended not to engage with a fixed 1-year private accommodation contract as you may be asked to move out for your project placement (May-August). This does not apply for King’s accommodations, where we can help with interrupting the contract for your project. We will use a delivery method that will ensure students have a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face to face teaching will be complemented and supported with innovative technology so that students also experience elements of digital learning and assessment.
Modules
Year 1 - Required Modules
You are required to take:
- Biochemical Toxicology (30 credits)
- Analytical Chemistry for Forensic Science and Toxicology (15 credits)
- Analytical Techniques & Numerical Methods for Analytical Toxicologists (15 credits)
- Advanced Analytical Toxicology (30 credits)
- Clinical & Forensic Toxicology (30 credits)
- Analytical Toxicology Research Project (60 credits)
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Key Information
Course type:
Master's
Delivery mode:
In person
Study mode:
Full time
Duration:
One year
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2026