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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Molecular, Genetic and Population Health Sciences : Forensic Medicine and Science

Postgraduate Course: Forensic Medicine and Science Casebook (FREN11042)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Molecular, Genetic and Population Health Sciences CollegeCollege of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Course typeStandard AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) Credits60
Home subject areaForensic Medicine and Science Other subject areaNone
Course website http://www.forensicmedicine.mvm.ed.ac.uk Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionA case book containing at least 6 themed cases based on the candidates' professional forensic employment incorporating a reflective element, critical analysis and ability to disseminate reports within a professional and academic community.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed Forensic Medicine (FREN11029) AND Forensic Science (FREN11030) AND Medicine (MBCH11002) AND Evidence (LAWS08086)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs Candidates will be required to supply their own IT facilities, including the provision of appropriate internet connection. All costs associated with the production of the casebook will be met by the student.
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2013/14 Flexible, Not available to visiting students (SS1) Learn enabled:  No Quota:  None
Web Timetable Web Timetable
Class Delivery Information The course support and access to resources is online (webct).
Candidates will be required to work independently as they write their casebook.
Course Start Date 05/08/2013
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 600 ( Dissertation/Project Supervision Hours 20, Online Activities 50, Summative Assessment Hours 160, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 370 )
Additional Notes
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
No Exam Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
-Quality and high standards of professional work.
-Reflective and critical analysis of their case work.
-Understanding and appreciation of their role within the Criminal Justice and/or medicolegal System.
-Promotion of the highest ethical and behavioural standards.
-Ability to disseminate work effectively to academic and professional colleagues.
Assessment Information
Assessment will be according the Regulations governing the examination of Masters Disserations.
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
KeywordsForensic Casebook Medicine Science Jurisprudence
Contacts
Course organiserDr Alex Graham
Tel: (0131 6)50 2979
Email: Alex.Graham@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMiss Angela Penman
Tel: (0131 6)51 5301
Email: A.Penman@ed.ac.uk
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