Pharmacotoxicology University of Malta

Overview

The taught study-units will cover the fundamentals of the toxicology and pharmacology principles to provide the background for other study units. 

The Pharmacotoxicology  course at the University of Malta will also provide molecular, cellular and pharmacokinetic aspects of Pharmacotoxicology and discuss the application of these principles in the management and treatment of poisoning of various pharmaceutical products. 

You will also be required to follow compulsory courses in research and statistical methodology. 

Other study units focus on delivering a sound knowledge of application of Pharmacotoxicology principles in the practical emergency and therapeutic fields. There will also be an overview of the forensic and regulatory aspects of Pharmacotoxicology, risk assessment and management, as well as Pharmacotoxicology in the environmental and occupational fields.

Career opportunities and access to further studies

This course will allow students from a variety of clinical and scientific backgrounds to obtain new skills which will enable them to move into research and employment in the field of toxicology and related disciplines.

This will include:

• Advising on the prevention and management of poisoning with common pharmaceutical products, natural toxins, pesticides and industrial chemicals.
• Contributing to the manufacturing pharmaceutical sector in Malta, in view of the regulatory requirements for expertise in toxicology and risk assessments in the manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and pharmaceutical formulations
• Participating in chemical incident preparedness and response activity at a national level
• Exerting active involvement in toxicovigilance and research in clinical toxicology in forensic and toxicology laboratories.
• Be employed in the national Pharmacotoxicology professional clinical and regulatory community such as Malta National Poisons Centre and the Malta Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority
• Contributing to ongoing prevention education, training, and public awareness on the safe use of drugs and other chemical products.