Overview
This Forensic Dentistry MSc programme from the University of Dundee deals with the examination, handling, and presentation of dental evidence for the legal system.
You will develop your knowledge, experience and skills in forensic dentistry, and in aspects of forensic medicine, law and research.
You will study:
- dental identification and profiling
- disaster victim identification
- age estimation from dental sources
- dental report writing and giving evidence
- limitations of bite mark identification
Studying alongside students in forensic medicine and law means you will gain an understanding of the role of other forensic disciplines and identify when, where, and how forensic dentistry links with the wider forensic community.
Careers:
- You can go on to work in a regular dental practice and provide expert opinion when requested by coroners or procurator fiscals, police, and solicitors.
- Some forensic dentists work in cases involving dental insurance fraud and litigation cases.
- Many countries have established a Disaster Victim Identification team and forensic dentists are an important part of it. You can also be deployed as a team member of a privately held company.
Programme Structure
Modules include:
- Forensic Science and the Law
- Forensic Medicine
- Dental Identification and Disaster Victim Identification
- Dental Tissue Biology
- Age Estimation by Dental Means
- Dentistry and the Law
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Human Medicine Dentistry Forensic Science View 130 other Masters in Forensic Science in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Prospective applicants must hold a recognised dental degree (BDS or equivalent). At least 2 years post-qualification dental experience is desirable – this is not a strict requirement but those with experience will be considered ahead of newly-qualified
Tuition Fee
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International
25300 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25300 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
25300 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25300 GBP per year during 12 months.
- England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland - £ 25,300
Living costs for Dundee
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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