Forensic and Legal Odontology (part-time) PGCert

Program Overview

This part-time Forensic Odontology program combines online learning with two weeks of on-campus teaching in Dundee. Students explore ethical aspects, dental identification, and the role of expert witnesses in court. Practical learning exercises include working with cadavers and engaging in small group discussions, equipping graduates with the knowledge and skills for careers in forensic dentistry.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Forensic odontology deals with the examination, handling, and presentation of dental evidence for the legal system. This part-time course is taught online, with two weeks face to face teaching taking place on campus in Dundee. You’ll develop your knowledge, experience and skills in forensic odontology and the legal and ethical aspects of dentistry.

Outline:

This part-time course is taught online, with two weeks face to face teaching taking place on campus in Dundee. You will study 3 core modules covering a range of topics including:

• Ethical aspects of dental profession
• Dental identification and profiling, including sessions on psychology and dealing with death and unconscious bias
• The role of the expert witness in court
You’ll learn the basic underlying scientific principles of forensic odontology, build the knowledge and skills that experts need to act as an expert witness, and develop and assess practical skills in Forensic case work. Your time on campus in Dundee will give you the opportunity to undertake practical learning exercises including contact with cadavers, and small group discussions.

Teaching:

This part-time course is taught online, with two weeks face to face teaching taking place on campus in Dundee. Your time on campus in Dundee will give you the opportunity to undertake practical learning exercises including contact with cadavers, and small group discussions.