Undergraduate Course: Forensic Investigation (MSBM10001)
Course Outline
| School | School of Biomedical Sciences |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
| Summary | An introduction to forensic medicine and science and the application of techniques
and methods to the investigation of crime and death. |
| Course description |
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Learning Outcomes
Understand the basic scientific, medical, ethical and legal principles that are relevant to law
enforcement and the forensic disciplines.
Understand the essential techniques and methods used by forensic practitioners (medics,
scientists, lawyers and law enforcement agencies) and be able to discuss their validity,
effectiveness and applicability within a professional setting.
Discuss the literature relating to forensic practice and theory, and interpret research findings
effectively.
Understand the multidisciplinary approach to forensic investigation and critically analyse its
role in a range of forensic issues.
Understand some of the causes and effects of human behaviour and be able to relate these to
issues affecting society as a whole.
Demonstrate an awareness of the value of a multi-disciplinary and integrated team approach
in law enforcement and forensic investigation and utilise this awareness in the development
of personal and interpersonal skills.
Increased awareness of how forensic science and medicine relate to the wider context of
society and how forensic practice can contribute towards improving that society.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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| Keywords | MEDSCIForensic |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Tim Squires
Tel: (0131 6)50 3160
Email: Tim.Squires@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Lisa Ketchion
Tel: (0131 6)51 1629
Email: Lisa.Ketchion@ed.ac.uk |
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