Forensic Medicine

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Forensic Medicine

University of Dundee
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Why study Forensic Medicine at Dundee?

The philosophy of the programme is to foster the development of medico-legal expertise founded in current scientific knowledge and devoid of bias. The course addresses those aspects of forensic medicine and science which are most frequently the subject of expert testimony in the courts. The intention is to provide postgraduate students with core knowledge and intellectual skills in forensic medicine.

After completing this course you will:

  • Have a knowledge and understanding of forensic medicine principles, concepts and terminology
  • Have an understanding of related applications of forensic science
  • Be able to apply your knowledge and skills to accurately…

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Why study Forensic Medicine at Dundee?

The philosophy of the programme is to foster the development of medico-legal expertise founded in current scientific knowledge and devoid of bias. The course addresses those aspects of forensic medicine and science which are most frequently the subject of expert testimony in the courts. The intention is to provide postgraduate students with core knowledge and intellectual skills in forensic medicine.

After completing this course you will:

  • Have a knowledge and understanding of forensic medicine principles, concepts and terminology
  • Have an understanding of related applications of forensic science
  • Be able to apply your knowledge and skills to accurately observe and document medico-legal findings
  • Be able to develop and critique medico-legal opinions based upon current literature

This course can also be taken on a part-time basis, lasting for 24 months.

What's so good about studying Forensic Medicine at Dundee?

Departmental facilities

The Centre for Forensic & Legal Medicine at the University of Dundee has excellent facilities for post-graduate studies. The Centre has its own histopathology and toxicology laboratories and the mortuary is a newly built modern facility.

The Centre library holds complete sets of all English-language forensic medicine and science journals and an extensive collection of forensic medicine and science textbooks.

Who should study this course?

The Master of Forensic Medicine is a 1-year taught masters course designed primarily for overseas medical graduates. It may be suitable also for graduates in the biological sciences who have already completed a postgraduate degree such as an MSc or a PhD.

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