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PGDip in DESS en toxicologie et analyse du risque

Université de Montréal

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Université de Montréal offers PGDip in DESS en toxicologie et analyse du risque, a postgraduate diploma in Biological Sciences programme in Montréal, Canada. The programme runs for 2 semesters. Tuition for international students is CAD 778 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Diploma
Field: Biological Sciences
Duration: 2 semesters
Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit
International tuition: CAD 778 / credit

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: admission.umontreal.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The DESS en toxicologie et analyse du risque (Graduate Diploma in Toxicology and Risk Analysis) at Université de Montréal is a 30-credit specialized postgraduate diploma preparing specialists to anticipate, identify, assess and control health risks from chemical pollutants. Students choose between two options, risk analysis or general toxicology, and take core courses covering introductory toxicology, analytical methods, industrial toxicology, environmental health, principles of risk analysis and fundamentals of epidemiology. The program is offered full-time or part-time, with a minimum full-time duration of two terms and a maximum of four years from initial enrolment. Graduates who maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher may transfer into the university's master's program in environmental and occupational health.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants must have a background in a specialized field of human or animal health sciences, biomedical sciences, or natural sciences. Applicants educated outside French-language instruction must demonstrate French proficiency to the University's required minimum level, typically C1 in oral and reading comprehension and B2 in written expression.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall and Winter

About Université de Montréal

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1878
Students: 46,820
QS rank: #162 =
Programs: 462
Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PGDip in DESS en toxicologie et analyse du risque award?

Université de Montréal awards a Postgraduate Diploma in the field of Biological Sciences on completion of this programme.

How long does PGDip in DESS en toxicologie et analyse du risque take?

The programme runs for 2 semesters.

How much does PGDip in DESS en toxicologie et analyse du risque cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 778 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

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