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

Graduate Diploma in Forensic Medicine

Course code: 2279 + Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine, Southbank + Full-fee-paying course: $10,200 (Australian residents); $12,900 (international students) + Attendance is compulsory for some units

Aims

The course will prepare medical and general practitioners for a range of clinical, forensic practice, teaching and research activities.

Professional recognition

This course is recognised by the College of General Practitioners.

Entry requirements

Applicants must have obtained a medical degree from an Australian university, or have qualifications that are equivalent to, or are a satisfactory substitute for the qualifications described above, and have at least three years experience in clinical medicine.

Special requirements

Students will require access to a PC with a web browser. Interstate and international students will also require access to their local forensic facilities.

Attendance

Students will be required to attend the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine for up to two weeks in both years of the course.

Course structure

The course is conducted over two years part-time and consists of six units comprising three compulsory core units and three elective units. Core units will be offered in one year and the elective units in the following year. Students may enter the course in either year.

Year one
Core units
Year two
Elective units

Assessment

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

Advanced standing for previous study

Advanced standing (up to a maximum of 50 per cent) may be granted for previously completed work that is substantially similar in terms of content, duration and standards as units contained in the Graduate Certificate of Forensic Medicine.

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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