Graduate Diploma in Forensic Odontology

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00126G

A broad range of opportunities are available for dentists who are interested in education, training and research in this developing field. Graduates of this course are skilled in dealing independently with all routine forensic odontological casework; the efficient referral of cases of special difficulty outside or beyond their expertise; functioning under supervision as a member of a Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) team; the independent preparation of evidence for presentation to courts of law; and being aware of their own need for further education in forensic odontology.

Structure

Credit Points 48

Subjects

• DENT5649 Basic Dental Science (6)
• DENT5651 Applied Dental Science (6)
• DENT5653 Forensic Medicine (6)
• DENT5654 Forensic Pathology (6)
• DENT5656 Special Research Project Part 1 (6)
• DENT5657 The Law (6)
• DENT5658 Law Enforcement (6)
• DENT5660 Special Research Project Part 2 (6)

Standard entry requirements

• A Bachelor of Dental Science, or an equivalent qualification, as recognized by UWA and
• At least two years of experience in the practice of general dentistry.

Study information

Doctor of Dental Surgery

The University of Melbourne

Master of Dental Public and Primary Health

The University of Western Australia (UWA)

Bachelor of Science (Oral Health Therapy)

Curtin University

Doctor of Dental Medicine

The University of Western Australia (UWA)

Graduate Diploma in Forensic Odontology

The University of Western Australia (UWA)

Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy

University of Newcastle