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Forensic Odontology MFOdont

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

2 years

Start date

SEP-26

Key information
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Qualification type

MFOdont - Master of Forensic Odontology

Subject areas

Forensic Science (Non-Medical) Dentistry

Course Summary

Forensic odontology is a specialised field of dentistry. It involves the examination, handling, and presentation of dental evidence for the legal system. This master’s is a two-year advanced course. It will help you develop in forensic odontology. You will gain further expertise and practical expertise and skills in independent research. Studying Forensic Odontology at Dundee means that you will learn in state-of-the-art facilities. You will also learn from experts in the field. You will gain hands-on experience in clinical and forensic settings. You will also develop your knowledge in aspects of forensic medicine, law and research. The MFOdont Forensic Odontology course will help you develop deeper knowledge and practical skills needed to work in the field. You will develop these skills through real-life case work. Topics you will study include: dental identification and profiling. This will include sessions on death and cognitive bias with a psychologist, disaster victim identification, age estimation from dental sources, dental report writing and giving evidence, admissibility and limitations of bite mark identification, legal aspects of dentistry. The course has a strong focus on practical learning in a supportive environment. You will have the opportunity to use specialised labs, digital imaging tools, and virtual reality technology. This will help you to develop the skills required to analyse dental evidence in legal cases. You will also be able to conduct research in forensic odontology.

Modules

It aims to introduce students to the retrieval, critical analysis and synthesis of published literature; communication skills ? written and verbal (to laypeople, peers and senior specialists); presentation techniques and use of presentation tools; basic statistics and experimental design, time management and autonomy.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£28,750

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£28,750

Entry requirements

At least 2 years post-qualification dental experience is desirable before applying. This is not a requirement but those with experience will be considered ahead of those who are newly-qualified.