Fundamental and Applied Toxicology

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Program Overview

Faculty: Life and Natural Sciences

Section: Biological Sciences

Option: Fundamental and Applied Toxicology


The field of toxicology in Algeria has specific needs and requirements that must be reinforced by the training of specialized and competent professionals capable of addressing current toxicological issues and risk assessment in its various forms and origins. Risk assessment, both for the environment and human health, has become a major concern for societies today. Developing knowledge related to biological system disruptions, from molecules to organ functions, is necessary to achieve these societal goals.

This Master's program in Fundamental and Applied Toxicology will enable students to establish themselves in the field of toxicology and risk assessment. The training will also allow them to integrate into the professional world or into research and analysis laboratories. As a result, students will acquire the necessary skills to:

  • Assess public health and environmental risks.
  • Analyze the dysfunction of ecosystems in the current context.
  • Evaluate the risks of pollutants for humans and the environment.
  • Study human exposure to environmental pollutants.
  • Understand the mechanisms of action of pollutants.


Teaching Language : French, English, Arabic

Curriculum Highlights

Core Courses

Semester 1

Fundamental Course Units (UEF)

  • UEF1: Toxics and Human Health
  • Subject 1: Mechanisms of Action of Toxins
  • Subject 2: Environmental Toxicology and Human Health
  • UEF2: Biomonitoring and Biomarkers
  • Subject 1: Biomonitoring and Risk Biomarkers in the Environment

Methodology Course Units (UEM)

  • UEM1: Predictive Approaches to Toxicity / Methods for Toxic and Ecotoxic Risk Assessment
  • Subject 1: Predictive Approaches to Toxicity
  • Subject 2: Methods for Toxic and Ecotoxic Risk Assessment

Discovery Course Units (UED)

  • UED1: Molecular Pharmacology
  • Subject 1: Molecular Pharmacology

Transversal Course Units (UET)

  • UET1 (O/P): Communication
  • Subject 1: Communication

Semester 2

Fundamental Course Units (UEF)

  • UEF3: Stress and Cellular Signaling
  • Subject 1: Cellular Stress
  • Subject 2: Cellular Signaling
  • UEF4: Immunotoxicology
  • Subject 1: Immunotoxicology

Methodology Course Units (UEM)

  • UEM2: Anatomopathological Methods in Toxicology / Animal Models
  • Subject 1: Anatomopathological Methods in Toxicology
  • Subject 2: Animal Models

Discovery Course Units (UED)

  • UED2: Mathematical Models in Biology
  • Subject 1: Mathematical Models in Biology

Transversal Course Units (UET)

  • UET1 (O/P): Legislation
  • Subject 1: Legislation

Semester 3

Fundamental Course Units (UEF)

  • UEF5: Toxicology, Oncology, and Pathology
  • Subject 1: Food Toxicology
  • Subject 2: Carcinogenesis and Temporal Pathologies
  • UEF6: Impacts of Pesticides on Health
  • Subject 1: Impacts of Pesticides on Health

Methodology Course Units (UEM)

  • UEM3: Structural Biology Techniques and Xenobiotics / Statistical Tests and Multidimensional Analysis
  • Subject 1: Structural Biology Techniques and Xenobiotics
  • Subject 2: Statistical Tests and Multidimensional Analysis

Discovery Course Units (UED)

  • UED3: Bibliographic Research Techniques
  • Subject 1: Bibliographic Research Techniques

Transversal Course Units (UET)

  • UET3: Entreprenariat
  • Subject 1: Entreprenariat


Advanced Topics

The issues related to toxic substances are becoming increasingly pressing today. All socio-economic sectors and public health are facing these challenges. Currently, in Algeria, there are growing environmental challenges, including industrial, urban, and agricultural environmental issues, household waste, water pollution, pharmaceutical residues, etc.

This program aims to train professionals who can intervene in various public and private organizations:

  • Research laboratories
  • Experts for national and international organizations
  • Directorate of the Environment
  • National parks
  • Hygiene services at the level of local communes (APC)
  • Industries specializing in water and waste management and treatment
  • Consulting firms (impact studies)
  • All institutions with a focus on the environment and health


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Admissions Information

Bachelor's degrees that Grant Access to the Master's Program in Fundamental and Applied Toxicology:

  • Bachelor's degree in Toxicology
  • Bachelor's degree in Experimental Pharmacology
  • Other Bachelor's degrees in the field of Life and Natural Sciences (SNV) from all tracks, subject to field review.


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