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Forensic Dentistry MSc

University of Dundee

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Forensic dentistry is a specialised field of dentistry. It involves the examination, handling, and presentation of dental evidence for the legal system. This master’s is a one-year, intensive course. In this course, you will develop knowledge and practical skills in forensic dentistry. Studying Forensic Dentistry at Dundee means that you will learn in state-of-the-art facilities. You will also learn from experts in the field. You will gain hands-on experience in clinical and forensic settings. You will also develop your knowledge in aspects of forensic medicine, law and research. The MSc Forensic Dentistry course will help you develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to work in the field. You will develop these skills through real-life case work. Topics you will study include: dental identification and profiling. This will include sessions on death and cognitive bias with a psychologist, disaster victim identification, age estimation from dental sources, dental report writing and giving evidence, admissibility and limitations of bite mark identification, legal aspects of dentistry. The course has a strong focus on practical learning in a supportive environment. You will have the opportunity to use specialised labs and digital imaging tools. This will help you to develop the skills required to analyse dental evidence in legal cases.

Tuition fees

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£ 28,750per year

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University information

University of Dundee

University of Dundee

University of Dundee

  • University League Table

    25th

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, Nethergate, Dundee, Dundee City, DD1 4HN, United Kingdom

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You'll get a highly valued and recognised education in a multicultural study destination and be supported by a global community of friendly staff and students.
There are places of worship in and around campus, international food stores across the city, and a range of international student societies.
Scholarships are available to help eligible students get the most from their studies, and there is dedicated support for international students.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Dentistry

    2nd out of 16 1

    2nd out of 37

  • Entry standards

    / Max 236
    225 95%

    2nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    100.0 100%

    1st

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.60 90%

    3rd

    2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    177 88%

    2nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    9th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.23 81%

    16th

    4

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