Risk is an integral part of life. We take, perceive, ignore and experience risks every day. The Utrecht University Institute for Risk Assessment Sciences (IRAS) investigates risks to human health. Our research focuses on risks related to chemical, biological, and physics agents in the environment, the work place and the food chain.

During this two-week residential summer school students will be introduced to the three approaches used in risk assessment: exposure assessment, toxicology (the science of poisons) and epidemiology (the science of public health). Students attend a series of lecture courses at an advanced undergraduate level. Students also participate in exercises, case studies and practical sessions under the guidance of a range of staff.

Period
15-08-2011 - 26-08-2011 (2 weeks)

Target group
Advanced bachelors / beginning masters with a strong background in biology, biomedical or environmental sciences and an interest in toxicology and environmental health as well as a good proficiency in English. Applicants should go through a selection procedure.

Course aim
To give students an introduction to the field of risk assessment in toxicology and environmental health.



Credits
3.0 ECTS credits+ Certificate of Attendance

Course fee
EUR 890: Course + course materials + housing + deposit

Course leader
Ms. Mieke Lumens, PhD

Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships in the form of (partial) fee waivers and/or accommodation intended for talented students from developing countries is available. Talented students from other countries can also apply. There are no travel grants.

Utrecht University
Address: PO BOX 80148
Postal code: 3508 TC
City: Utrecht
Country: Netherlands
Website: http://www.utrechtsummerschool.nl
E-mail: summerschool@uu.nl
Phone: 0031302534400