Overview

On the Forensic Medicine program at Monash University you will develop a range of skills to equip you with the necessary attributes to work in the fields of forensic medicine or science within the parameters of the justice system.

Key facts

The guiding philosophy of this course is to establish robust academic standards in the practice of clinical forensic medicine and forensic medical science.

The program aims to equip you with a sound knowledge of medico-legal principles and to develop your skills in providing forensic medical and scientific services to the community.

You will learn to:

make high level, independent judgements in the forensic setting;

gain sound knowledge of medico-legal principles;

gain the skills to clearly communicate medico-legal issues to the justice system; prepare effective and objective medico-legal reports;

critically evaluate the ethical and legal issues arising in forensic medical practice, and

interpret wounds and injury patterns.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Medical evidence

Ethics, medicine and the law

Elements of the forensic sciences

Research in advanced health professional practice

Injury interpretation

Elements of forensic toxicology

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-02 00:00:00

Apply anytime.
Starting 2027-07-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-15 00:00:00

More details

Semester1As an international student, apply for a place anytime throughout the year Mid-year: Application dates vary by faculty but generally close in mid-June

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

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94

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Caulfield North, Australia

Disciplines

Medicine Forensic Science View 73 other Masters in Medicine in Australia

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

94

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PTE Academic

65

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS provider 00008C

Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (or equivalent) AND current employment in clinical practice with a minimum of three years experience

satisfactory proof of appropriate current professional medical registration in your current country of residency and practice (e.g. Australian Citizens & Permanent Resident Visa holders, must hold current professional registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

42200 AUD / year

≈ 42200 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

34700 AUD / year

≈ 34700 AUD / year

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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