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Units indexed by faculty Master of Forensic MedicineCourse code: 3412 + Course abbreviation: MForensMed + Total credit points required: 72 + 6 semesters part-time Study mode and course locationOff-campus (Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine, Southbank) Course descriptionThe broad aims of this course, offered by the Department of Forensic Medicine, are to assist in the establishment of academic standards in clinical forensic medical practice, produce graduates who have a sound knowledge of the medico-legal principles, and develop practitioners’ skills in providing clinical forensic services to the community. Entry requirementsApplicants should have a medical degree or equivalent and at least three years of experience in clinical medicine and be currently working in a field of forensic medicine. Applicants must complete the requirements of the Graduate Diploma in Forensic Medicine prior to entering the masters program. Course structureThe masters program will be offered in two streams: (a) Coursework and minor thesisThe aim of this program is to provide students with an opportunity to extend their knowledge in forensic medicine through a structured program of coursework and to develop research skills in the area. Students must achieve an honours standard assessment in all three core units and at least one elective unit from the list of units offered by the Department of Forensic Medicine. Core unitsElective units
Minor thesisStudents undertaking the minor thesis are required to prepare a research proposal at an early stage of their minor thesis enrolment and have this approved by their thesis supervisor. The area of research must cover a topic directly related to forensic medicine. The minor thesis attracts 24 points. Students may also select (with departmental approval) other graduate units offered by the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, other faculties at Monash University or other tertiary institutions. At least one unit must include instruction on research methodologies and basis statistics. (b) Coursework aloneStudents must complete 72 points of study comprised entirely of coursework units. Students must achieve honours standard assessment in all three core units with a further 16 points to be taken from the list of units offered by the Department of Forensic Medicine. Students may also select (with departmental approval) other graduate units offered by the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, other faculties at Monash University or other tertiary institutions. At least one unit must include instruction on research methodologies and basic statistics. Up to 12 points can be taken as a short project. AssessmentAssessment methods will vary but will include coursework participation, formal assignments, casebooks and minor thesis. Contact detailsInquiriesMs Carole Spence Telephone: +61 3 9684 4480 Email: caroleb@vifm.org Website: www.vifm.org Course coordinatorAssociate Professor David Wells Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents |