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MSc (Cheminformatics and Toxicology) University of Galway

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MSc On-Campus Full-time 1 years September find out find out

Course overview

Cheminformatics is the use of computational techniques to solve chemistry, pharmacology and toxicology problems. Students will understand and apply a range of computational tools to address toxicological questions in preparation for a career in in silico toxicity prediction in the pharma, industry, consultancy, academia and government. The course is delivered over one year by the disciplines of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Mathematics and Chemistry.

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Applications are made online via the University of Galway Postgraduate Applications System.

A shortlisting procedure will be applied that evaluates:

The ideal student will have a BSc or MSc in chemistry with an interest in toxicology, and computational approaches to toxicity prediction. Students with a background in Pharmacology or Bio-informatics (or related disciplines) will also be encouraged to apply.


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