Course code: 2279 + Off-campus (Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine, Southbank) + Full-fee-paying course: $TBC (Australian residents); $15,000 (international students)
The course is designed to prepare medical and general practitioners for a range of clinical, forensic practice, teaching and research activities.
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.
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.
Interstate and international students will require access to their local forensic facilities.
Students will be required to attend the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine for up to two weeks in both years of the course.
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.
Assessment consists of written assignments, case studies and presentations, a case book, and oral presentations.
Further informationFor more information, contact Ms Carole Bickle, telephone +61 3 9684 4480, fax +61 3 9684 4481, or email caroleb@vifm.org. Completed applicationsCompleted applications are to be forwarded to Ms Carole Bickle, Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine, 57 - 83 Kavanagh Street, Southbank, Victoria 3006, Australia, by 31 January 2005. |
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