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

Postgraduate Course: Forensic Medicine and Science Casebook (FREN11042)

Course Outline
SchoolDeanery of Molecular, Genetic and Population Health Sciences CollegeCollege of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
SCQF Credits60 ECTS Credits30
SummaryA 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.
Course description Not entered
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
Academic year 2015/16, Not available to visiting students (SS1) Quota:  None
Course Start Flexible
Course Start Date 03/08/2015
Timetable Timetable
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 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment) Assessment will be according the Regulations governing the examination of Masters Disserations.
Feedback Not entered
No Exam Information
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.
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Course URL http://www.forensicmedicine.mvm.ed.ac.uk
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
Additional 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.
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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