Master's Degree in Clinical Toxicology and Addictions*
100% virtual mode with personalised accompaniment
Specialise in the integrated approach to intoxication and addictions
This programme was created in response to a growing need in the health sector. In a context in which acute intoxications, substance use and addictive disorders require an increasingly specialised approach, this programme offers advanced, multidisciplinary and fully online training. Aimed at professionals in the health, chemical and psychosocial fields, the master's degree provides solid preparation for the assessment of intoxicated patients, the clinical management of intoxications, the interpretation of toxicological analysis, the rational use of antidotes and the comprehensive approach to addictions. Its approach combines healthcare practice, research and public health, with direct application in the emergency department, hospitalisation, mental health, laboratory and drug monitoring programmes. With a clear academic and research orientation, the degree prepares students to develop a rigorous professional activity in a highly specialised and increasingly relevant field.
Advanced training in clinical toxicology
Specialisation with clinical, care and research applications
This Master's degree responds to a real need in today's healthcare system. The growing complexity of acute and chronic intoxications, the appearance of new substances and the clinical impact of addictive disorders require specialised, rigorous training connected to professional practice.
The programme offers advanced training in the assessment of intoxicated patients, clinical management of intoxications, interpretation of toxicological analysis, rational use of antidotes and a comprehensive approach to addictions. Its orientation combines care, research and public health, with direct application in the emergency department, hospitalisation, mental health, laboratory and drug monitoring programmes.
Comprehensive approach: clinical toxicology, addictions and applied research
Far from a fragmented training, this programme integrates the clinical basis of toxicology with knowledge of addictions, the interpretation of toxicological analysis and training in research.
Throughout the master's degree, the assessment and management of the intoxicated patient, intoxications by drugs and other agents, neurobiology and the clinical approach to addictions, as well as the application of toxicology in hospital, analytical, forensic and public health settings are covered.
Academic excellence in a flexible, practice-oriented online mode
This master's degree offers rigorous and specialised training in clinical toxicology and addictions in a 100% online format, designed to make study compatible with professional activity. The teaching combines theoretical content, case and problem solving, forums, tutorials and recorded materials, so that learning maintains an applied approach without sacrificing academic support. Its methodology is oriented towards clinical practice and research, with training that allows for an in-depth study of the management of intoxications, toxicological interpretation and the approach to addictions from a multidisciplinary perspective.
Specialisation with clinical, care and research applications
This Master's degree responds to a real need in today's healthcare system. The growing complexity of acute and chronic intoxications, the appearance of new substances and the clinical impact of addictive disorders require specialised, rigorous training connected to professional practice.
The programme offers advanced training in the assessment of intoxicated patients, clinical management of intoxications, interpretation of toxicological analysis, rational use of antidotes and a comprehensive approach to addictions. Its orientation combines care, research and public health, with direct application in the emergency department, hospitalisation, mental health, laboratory and drug monitoring programmes.
Comprehensive approach: clinical toxicology, addictions and applied research
Far from a fragmented training, this programme integrates the clinical basis of toxicology with knowledge of addictions, the interpretation of toxicological analysis and training in research.
Throughout the master's degree, the assessment and management of the intoxicated patient, intoxications by drugs and other agents, neurobiology and the clinical approach to addictions, as well as the application of toxicology in hospital, analytical, forensic and public health settings are covered.
Academic excellence in a flexible, practice-oriented online mode
This master's degree offers rigorous and specialised training in clinical toxicology and addictions in a 100% online format, designed to make study compatible with professional activity. The teaching combines theoretical content, case and problem solving, forums, tutorials and recorded materials, so that learning maintains an applied approach without sacrificing academic support. Its methodology is oriented towards clinical practice and research, with training that allows for an in-depth study of the management of intoxications, toxicological interpretation and the approach to addictions from a multidisciplinary perspective.
María Belén Ruiz Antoran
Directora del Máster Universitario en Toxicología Clínica y Adicciones
“Este Máster ofrece una formación sólida en Toxicología Clínica y Adicciones, con una clara orientación clínica multidisciplinar. Nuestro objetivo es integrar práctica asistencial, investigación y pensamiento crítico para ofrecer una preparación rigurosa, útil y comprometida con la mejora de la atención a los pacientes”.
Gregorio Rodríguez-Boto
Decano de la Facultad de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud
“Este programa combina la excelencia académica con una visión aplicada a los retos actuales en salud pública, seguridad química y evaluación de riesgos. Nuestro claustro, formado por investigadores y profesionales en activo, garantiza una formación actualizada y con salidas profesionales reales”.
Training based on the development of clinical cases
Elite faculty
Teaching staff made up of active specialists who incorporate their clinical, analytical and research experience into their teaching, bringing students closer to the reasoning and handling of real cases.
Total flexibility
100% online format designed to make study compatible with professional activity, facilitating flexible learning based on materials, activities and case studies.
Customised training
Close monitoring of students through tutorials and academic support, favouring applied training adapted to the learning pace of each student.
Elite faculty
Teaching staff made up of active specialists who incorporate their clinical, analytical and research experience into their teaching, bringing students closer to the reasoning and handling of real cases.
Total flexibility
100% online format designed to make study compatible with professional activity, facilitating flexible learning based on materials, activities and case studies.
Customised training
Close monitoring of students through tutorials and academic support, favouring applied training adapted to the learning pace of each student.
Syllabus
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Students must take 60 credits
Quality
Official qualification: Master's Degree in Clinical Toxicology and Addictions.
Faculty or school responsible: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Branch of knowledge: Health Sciences
Number of places available: 45
Type of course: Distance learning
Languages: Spanish
Duration: 1 year
Academic year in which it was introduced: 2026-2027
Credits: 60 credits.
Minimum 30 ECTS and maximum 60 ECTS per enrolment and academic period.
Employability
- Hospital and Emergency Services.
- Clinical and forensic laboratories.
- Mental health and drug addiction centres.
- Public health and chemical risk management.
- Research, teaching and technical consultancy.
Professional Internships
- Puerta de Hierro University Hospital Majadahonda
- SERB Pharmaceuticals
- Spanish Foundation of Clinical Toxicology (FETOC)
Employability
In Teaching
Online mode
Private university
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