The National School of Public Health (ENSP), NOVA University Lisbon has launched the Master in Applied Toxicology in Environmental Health, an international programme aimed at providing advanced training in environmental and public health toxicology.
This master’s degree offers a multidisciplinary approach to the assessment of risks associated with environmental contaminants, integrating knowledge from toxicology, public health, epidemiology, and regulatory science. The programme is designed to equip professionals with the skills needed to address complex challenges related to chemical exposure and its impact on human health.
Key topics include mechanisms of toxicity, biomarkers of exposure and effect, chemical risk assessment, and environmental health policies. In addition, the programme places strong emphasis on applied learning, including case studies and practical problem-solving approaches relevant to real-world scenarios.
The master’s is particularly suited for graduates in health sciences, environmental sciences, biology, pharmacy, or related disciplines, as well as professionals seeking to specialise in environmental toxicology and public health.
With this initiative, ENSP reinforces its commitment to training experts capable of addressing emerging challenges in environmental health, in a context of increasing concern about chemical exposure and its long-term effects.
