About the course

Forensic dentistry deals with the examination, handling, and presentation of dental evidence for the legal system.

　　You will develop your knowledge, experience and skills in forensic dentistry, and in aspects of forensic medicine, law and research.

　　You will study:

　　dental identification and profiling including sessions on death and cognitive bias with a psychologist

　　disaster victim identification

　　age estimation from dental sources

　　dental report writing and giving evidence

　　limitations of bite mark identification

　　Practical sessions include:

　　dental autopsy instructions using the Thiel cadavers (facility offered by the Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification (CAHID))

　　image acquisition with portable X-ray unit

　　interpretation of ante-mortem and post-mortem dental data

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: GB£25,300

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Dundee
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Dundee

　　

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How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Dundee

Prospective applicants must hold a primary dental qualification BDS (or equivalent). At least 2 years post-qualification dental experience is desirable before applying.

　　IELTS - 6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in writing and 6.0/5.5 in the other three components.

　　TOEFL IBT - 88 overall, including at least 21 in Listening, 20 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 23 in Writing.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 87.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Dundee. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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