GraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Graduate Diploma in Forensic Odontology
Adelaide University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
About this program
The Graduate Diploma in Forensic Odontology at Adelaide University is a specialised program with a strong practical focus, designed for licensed dental professionals seeking to expand their expertise into forensic odontology. Students learn the professional handling, examination, interpretation and presentation of dental and oral evidence, and are trained in court procedures and giving expert testimony, preparing them to work competently in both civil and criminal jurisdictions. Learning uses video and computer imaging techniques and a hands-on approach to routine forensic odontological casework. Graduates prepare evidence for legal proceedings, assist with identification in criminal cases and contribute to disaster victim identification efforts.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 2 parts
Year 1, Semester 1
12 units- Casework in Forensic Odontology Part 1
- Forensic Odontology Research Part 1
- 6 unitsResearch Methods and Ethics
- Principles and Methods of Forensic Odontology
Year 1, Semester 2
12 units- 12 unitsCasework in Forensic Odontology Part 2
- 6 unitsIntegrated Forensic Science
- Forensic Odontology Research Part 2
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Admissions
A completed Bachelor of Dental Surgery (or higher) from a recognised higher education institution; AND; OR At least two years' experience in general dental practice.
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