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Off-Campus Learning Guide 2004
Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Graduate Certificate in Forensic Medicine

Course code: 3411 + Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine, Southbank + Full-fee-paying course: $5100 (Australian residents); $6450 (international students) + Attendance compulsory for some units

Aims

This course is offered on a part-time basis over 12 months and provides an introduction to aspects of clinical forensic medicine. The program will enable students to develop knowledge and skills in a particular component of forensic practice. Hence, the graduate certificate is a useful starting point for practitioners contemplating or commencing forensic medical practice, or for those practising in a specific field of forensic medicine.

Entry requirements

Applicants must be graduates with the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB BS) from an Australian university, or equivalent.

Attendance

Students will be required to attend the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine for one week during the course.

Course structure

The course is offered over one year part-time and comprises three units, which can be chosen from the following

Major studies

Assessment

Assessment consists of written assignments, case studies, case books and oral presentations.

Advanced standing for previous study

Candidates who have other equivalent qualifications may apply for exemption of certain units. Each case will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Further information

For more information, contact Ms Carole Bickle, telephone (03) 9684 4423, fax (03) 9684 4440, or email caroleb@vifp.monash.edu.au.

Completed applications

Completed applications are to be forwarded to Ms Carole Bickle,
Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine, 57-83 Kavanagh Street, Southbank, Victoria 3006.

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