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Forensic Odontology MFOdont

University of Dundee

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  • Qualification

    MFOdont - Master of Forensic Odontology

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

Forensic odontology 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 two-year advanced course. It will help you develop in forensic odontology. You will gain further expertise and practical expertise and skills in independent research. Studying Forensic Odontology 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 MFOdont Forensic Odontology course will help you develop deeper 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, digital imaging tools, and virtual reality technology. This will help you to develop the skills required to analyse dental evidence in legal cases. You will also be able to conduct research in forensic odontology.

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

    Forensic Science

    2nd out of 37

  • 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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