Postgraduate Course: Forensic Medicine and Science Casebook (FREN11042)
Course Outline
| School | School of Molecular, Genetic and Population Health Sciences |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 60 |
| Home subject area | Forensic Medicine and Science |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
http://www.forensicmedicine.mvm.ed.ac.uk |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | A 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)
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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
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| Delivery period: 2014/15 Flexible, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Learn enabled: No |
Quota: None |
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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 |
04/08/2014 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
600
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Dissertation/Project Supervision Hours 20,
Online Activities 50,
Summative Assessment Hours 160,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
370 )
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| Additional Notes |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| 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.
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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 |
| Keywords | Forensic Casebook Medicine Science Jurisprudence |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Alex Graham
Tel: (0131 6)50 2979
Email: |
Course secretary | Miss Angela Penman
Tel: (0131 6)51 5301
Email: |
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