PED3011 : Toxicology
- Offered for Year: 2025/26
- Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
- Module Leader(s): Dr Sarah Judge
- Lecturer: Dr Simon Wilkinson, Professor Matthew Wright, Dr Jason Gill
- Owning School: Biomedical, Nutritional and Sports Scien
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
The module aims to:
• introduce the student to toxicology as it applies to exposure of man to drugs and chemicals,
• provide a knowledge and understanding of the principles, practical aspects and applications of toxicology,
• provide an opportunity for the student to further develop critical evaluation, data retrieval and written communication skills.
Outline Of Syllabus
• Mechanisms of entry and metabolism of substances that cause a toxic effect (including oxidative stress, genotoxic and nongenotoxic carcinogenesis and teratology).
• Toxic effects on different organs and tissues
• Inter-individual and inter-species differences in susceptibility
• Adverse effects of medicines
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 13 | 1:00 | 13:00 | In person |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Module introduction in person |
| Structured Guided Learning | Academic skills activities | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | Preparation for activities in seminars. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 3 | 1:00 | 3:00 | In person |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | Guidance, consultation and feedback, delivered synchronous present in person |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 79:00 | 79:00 | Independent study, assessment preparation, directed research and reading |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The lectures and lecture materials are used to provide students with new knowledge that will allow them to effectively read and interpret current scientific literature. The seminars will provide opportunities for discussion and for each student to check their level of understanding.
Drop-in surgeries will give students opportunities to ask questions on taught materials, seek guidance and give feedback.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 90 | 2 | A | 70 | Invigilated in person exam (2 essays from a choice of 4). |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1 | M | 30 | Open Book Essay - 1500 words. Online (remote). |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The in-course essay will allow students to conduct an in-depth literature search and practice their written communication skills. Feedback will provide the opportunity for students to develop their writing skills prior to the final examination.
The final exam tests the student’s individual ability to answer complex issues around toxicology in a written format.
FMS Schools offering Semester One modules available as ‘Study Abroad’ will, where required, provide an alternative assessment time for examinations that take place after the Winter vacation. Coursework with submission dates after the Winter vacation will either be submitted at an earlier date or at the same time remotely. The assessment format will not normally vary from the original to ensure learning outcomes are met. Any changes to the original format must meet module learning outcomes and be approved by the school.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- PED3011's Timetable