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The Toxicology Course Vienna was established in 1993 by the Department of Toxicology at the Institute of Cancer Research. Foundation of the course was supported by the pharmaceutical industry, the Ministry of Health, and the Insurance for Occupational Risks. About 170 students have thus far attended the courses and many of them hold important positions in authorities or companies in Austria, the EU, and various countries.
Toxicology is the science of chemical safety. Aim and mission of toxicology is to identify potential harmful effects of chemical compounds to humans, animals and the environment, and to provide for their prevention and treatment. Appropriate experimentation and expert judgement allow to minimize the probability of the occurrence of adverse effects, which in the past have sometimes been of catastrophic dimension. Toxicology is a multidisciplinary science based upon physiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, chemistry, pharmacology, pathology, epidemiology and several others. Comprehensive education and training on an up-to-date level of toxicological science is mandatory. The Toxicology Course Vienna offers an education and training program in all relevant subjects.
Successful attendants are qualified:
Admission requirement: Graduation in medicine, veterinary medicine or natural sciences such as biology, pharmacy, chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, food sciences, agronomy, etc.
The course is organized as extra-occupational program.
The course consists of practical and theoretical training and education. The overall duration is 3 years.
Theoretical knowledge is provided in 15 modules lasting 3 to 12 days. They consist of lectures, demonstrations, visits, and exercises (case discussions with role-playing). Each module is completed by a written examination.
Modules are offered sequentially, i.e. there is one module every 8 -12 weeks.
All modules are held in Vienna.
Modules
Total: 67 days (approx. 560 lecture hours)
Covered in several modules are:
Practical training is acquired in institutions dedicated to toxicology or a related field. Full-time work for 3 years is to be performed under guidance by a recognized toxicologist. Success is documented by a Master Thesis which must consist of at least two publications or scientific reports in the area of toxicology.
Requirements for Completion
Master of Science (Toxicology), Medical University of Vienna.
Accreditation as EUROPEAN Registered Toxicologist, ERT: After a total of 5 years of professional toxicological work the graduate can apply for registration in the European Register of Toxicologists by the Austrian Society of Toxicology (ASTOX) and the Federation of European Toxicologists & European Societies of Toxicology (EUROTOX).
Faculty:
Leading experts from European universities, companies, and regulatory authorities.
Language:
English
ECTS-credits:
Practical toxicological work 107, board exmination 18, modules 55 credits.
LEGAL BASIS:
The legal basis of the University Course is the Curriculum
"Postgradualer Universitätslehrgang Toxikologie" of the Medical University Vienna, current version published in Mitteilungsblatt, MedUniWien, 33. Study year 2011/12, December 27th, 2011.
Documents are found at: http://www.meduniwien.ac.at/toxicology
An application form and further details can be found at http://www.meduniwien.ac.at/toxicology
There are about 30 places offered for participants
Applications are considered on the basis of qualification; if these are equal candidates are admitted in chronological order of application
Accession date: at any time if places are available.
Tuition Fee: € 1800 per term.
The fee for each semester has to be paid in advance.
Inquiries should be directed to the course management.
The course is organized by the research unit "Chemical Safety and Cancer Prevention" at the Center for Cancer Research
Course Director: Bettina Grasl-Kraupp
Phone: +43-(0)1-40160-57564
E-Mail: bettina.grasl-kraupp@meduniwien.ac.at
Deputy Course Director: Wolfgang Huber
Phone: +43-(0)1-40160-57613
E-Mail: wolfgang.huber@meduniwien.ac.at
Office E-Mail: UCTOX@meduniwien.ac.at
Fax: +43-(0)1-40160-957616
University Course Toxicology
Center for Cancer Research
Medical University of Vienna
Borschkegasse 8a
1090 Vienna
Austria
B. Grasl-Kraupp, Medical University of Vienna
R. Großgut, Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety, AGES
W.W. Huber, Medical University of Vienna
R. Lemmens-Gruber, University Vienna
A. Losert, Fed. Environment Agency, Vienna
E. Muchitsch, BAXTER Vienna
W. Parzefall, W., Medical University of Vienna
K. Staniek, Veterinary University Vienna
R. Schulte-Hermann, Medical University of Vienna
A. Zilberszac, Federal Ministry for Health