MFOdont Forensic Odontology
Course Overview
This course provides a comprehensive and practical education in the application of dental science to legal investigations. You will develop advanced skills in the examination and presentation of dental evidence while gaining a critical understanding of its role within the wider forensic and legal community. The program emphasizes hands-on experience to prepare you for real-world scenarios in forensic odontology.
Key Program Highlights
- Master the techniques for examining, handling, and presenting dental evidence in a legal context
- Gain invaluable hands-on experience through practical sessions and assisting with real identifications
- Develop a multidisciplinary understanding by studying alongside forensic medicine and law students
- Enhance your research skills and contribute to the evolving field of forensic dentistry
- Understand the complex procedures involved in the post-mortem examination process
Course Overview
This course provides a comprehensive and practical education in the application of dental science to legal investigations. You will develop advanced skills in the examination and presentation of dental evidence while gaining a critical understanding of its role within the wider forensic and legal community. The program emphasizes hands-on experience to prepare you for real-world scenarios in forensic odontology.
Key Program Highlights
- Master the techniques for examining, handling, and presenting dental evidence in a legal context
- Gain invaluable hands-on experience through practical sessions and assisting with real identifications
- Develop a multidisciplinary understanding by studying alongside forensic medicine and law students
- Enhance your research skills and contribute to the evolving field of forensic dentistry
- Understand the complex procedures involved in the post-mortem examination process
Requirements
Modules
- Forensic Science and the Law
- Age Estimation by Dental Means
- Bite Mark I
- Dentistry and the Law
- Academic Writing and Communicating Science in Dentistry
- Forensic Medicine
- Forensic Odontology Research Project
- Bite Mark II
- Dental Identification and Disaster Victim Identification
- Dental Tissue Biology
