Overview

The Forensic Dentistry programme from University of Dundee . 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 including sessions on death and cognitive bias with a psychologist

disaster victim identification

age estimation from dental sources

dental report writing and giving evidence

limitations of bite mark identification

Careers and opportunities

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.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Forensic Science and the Law

Academic Writing and Communicating Science in Dentistry

Project for Dental TPG Programmes

Forensic Medicine

Dental Identification and Disaster Victim Identification

Dental Tissue Biology

Age Estimation by Dental Means

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-07 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

62

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TOEFL^® IBT

87

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Dentistry Forensic Science View 131 other Masters in Dentistry in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

62

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TOEFL^® IBT

87

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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

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Tuition Fee

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International

27900 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27900 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

27900 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27900 GBP per year during 12 months.

England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland

£ 27,900 per year of study

Living costs for Dundee

787 - 1494 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Programme Structure

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Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Dundee

Funding

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