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Diploma in Forensic Medical Sciences

Key Information Duration: 12 months / 24 months Fees: GBP £7500.00 / GBP £3999.00 / GBP £3999.00 Mode: Blended Learning

Course Key Points

Course Code: PGFMS-90032
Subject Area: Forensic Medical Sciences
Duration: 12 months / 24 months
Mode: Qualification
Credit: 240.00

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Why Study This Course

This course aims to respond to a national and international need for professionals who can apply a critical and scientific approach to their forensic practice, and who wish to have a broad understanding of the various interrelated disciplines of forensic medicine and science. The programme’s five modules will provide knowledge of the forensic medical sciences, and will train students to be able to critically evaluate and interpret forensic medical and scientific evidence. The diploma course in forensic medical sciences aims to deliver core knowledge in the forensic medical sciences and is targeted at people from medical and non-medical backgrounds such as pathologists, forensic physicians, emergency service personnel, forensic scientists, precognition agents, solicitors, and police officers. Doctors from all career levels (foundation year to consultant) and various specialties (pathology, emergency medicine, and general practice) were present.

Entry Requirement
This course is aimed at clinicians, but will be open to any applicant who meets the entry requirements. For admission to the programme applicants will need either a good medical degree or degree equivalent from a recognised academic institution or an appropriate professional qualification or experience acceptable to the course director and Research Council of Health, London. If your first language is not English, you must provide evidence of your English language proficiency. You must be IT literate to complete these highly interactive courses online and have access to a computer with a printer and a reliable internet connection. For further information please contact our Admission Team.
Tuition Fees
Fees : £3999.00
For 12 Months
Details : 12 months (120 Credits) - Full Time - Undertaking this Diploma programme is a serious commitment, requiring weekly contact hours in addition to numerous hours of independent learning and research in order to progress at the required level. When coursework or examination deadlines are approaching independent learning hours may need to increase significantly. FULL TIME (120 Credits ) BLENDED LEARNING FEES £3999.00
Fees : £7500.00
For 24 Months
Details : 24 months (240 Credits) Full-Time Undertaking this Diploma programme is a serious commitment, requiring weekly contact hours in addition to numerous hours of independent learning and research in order to progress at the required level. When coursework or examination deadlines are approaching independent learning hours may need to increase significantly. FULL TIME 240 Credits) BLENDED LEARNING FEES £7500.00
Fees : £2199.00

Details : Part Time - £2199.00 Per Year Part-time study options often mean that the number of modules taken is reduced per semester, with the full modules required to complete the programme spread over two academic years. Teaching is generally done during the day and part-time students should contact the course convener to get an idea of when these teaching hours are likely to take place. Timetables are likely to be finalised in September but you may be able to gain an expectation of what will be required. PART TIME BLENDED LEARNING £2199.00 Per Year
Course Structure
Core modules 1.Clinical Forensic Medicine 2.Forensic Pathology 3.Legal and Ethical Issues Relevant to Forensic Medicine and Science 4.Laboratory Project 5.Forensic Toxicology
Learning and Assessment
Assessment will be based on written assignments, posters and oral presentations, multiple choice questions (MCQ) and short-answer question (SAQ) examinations, and a full laboratory project write-up. Dissertation : 10,000 - 15,000 words.
Career and Placement
This programme is directly delivered through online learning portal, you will have access to video and audio recordings of all onsite lectures, as well as video tutorials for any lab based elements of the course. All written assignments will be submitted through the portal, while poster and oral presentations will be assessed via Skype. Exams can be sat onsite or you can arrange to sit these at a suitable venue more local to you. You are encouraged to interact with teaching staff and other students in online discussion forums, join group activities and be part of the RCH London's student community.