Course in Forensic Medical Sciences, University of Glasgow (Commences October 2008)

8th September 2008

Who is it intended for?

This is a course covering a broad range of topics within the general theme of forensic medical sciences. It is intended primarily for those wishing to take the Diploma in Forensic Medical Sciences offered by the Society of Apothecaries in London but is equally available to those simply wishing to attend the course in its own right, without sitting an examination at the end. It is not necessary to decide on whether or not to sit the Diploma until well into the course.

The course is open to anyone with a relevant University degree or professional qualification and should be of interest to the following groups of people:

o pathologists
o forensic physicians
o other health professionals
o mortuary staff
o dentists
o forensic scientists and toxicologists
o solicitors and advocates
o procurators fiscal
o precognition agents
o police officers and support staff
o others in the emergency services
o anyone else with a genuine interest

What is taught?

The course has three main components – medicine, science and law. Lectures will cover the relevant topics within each, assuming a basis of minimal knowledge. Please download the document linked below for a list of topics.

When and where is the course taught?

Every Thursday evening from 7.30 – 9.30pm, in the Western Infirmary Lecture Theatre at the University of Glasgow. The course starts on 2nd October 2008 and takes place over the following three University terms. This makes a total of 30 lectures, amounting to 60 hours of teaching.

How much does it cost?

The Course Fee is £425, payable at the start. The fee for sitting the DipFMS is a further £450, payable just prior to the examination.

At the end of the course?

 For those satisfactorily completing the course (minimum 70% attendance throughout the year and the undertaking of a short mid-term assessment) a Certificate of Attendance will be given.

 A Certificate of Attendance is required in order to sit the Diploma in Forensic Medical Sciences (DipFMS). This examination comprises a dissertation on a specified subject (announced at the beginning of November) and a written paper taken at the end of the course (June 2009). The examination is set by the Society of Apothecaries of London (www.apothecaries.org) from where further details can be obtained, as required, although full information will be provided during the course.

For more information and an application form, please use the links below.

Information Sheet
Application Form