Courses

During the effects of Covid-19, the integrity of any of these courses or exams may be affected

Courses available in the UK and abroad 

Courses are listed here for information only but are not independently endorsed by BAFO

There is currently only one training course in the UK for Forensic Odontology

This is at the University of Dundee in Scotland

The nearest alternative appropriate training in Forensic Odontology is in Leuven Belgium.

Please find below other forensic courses which may be of interest both home and abroad:

      University of Dundee

 Master of Forensic Odontology (MFOdont)

2 year taught course For information contact:

Course Contact

Dr Scheila Manica
Dentistry
forensicdentistry@dundee.ac.uk
+44 (0)1382 381725

University of Dundee Website: http://www.dundee.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/forensic_odontology_mfodont.htm

MSc in Forensic Odontology

1 year taught course For information contact:

Course Contact

Dr Scheila Manica
Dentistry
forensicdentistry@dundee.ac.uk
+44 (0)1382 381725

University of Dundee Website: https://www.dundee.ac.uk/postgraduate/forensic-dentistry

The Academy of Forensic Medical Sciences

 Course in Forensic Human Identification

Gives an overview of Human Identification

Please note that this course is an overview of Human Identification methods and is NOT a substitute for training in Forensic Odontology

(Course usually runs in late March each year)

The most up to date details of this one week intensive course can be found: Here or contact: Professor Peter Vanezis Email: p.vanezis@qmul.ac.uk

Diploma in Forensic Human Identification

This subject is now examined through the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine of The Royal College of Physicians

For further information see: Website: DipFHID exam

 Course in Forensic Medical Sciences

Please note that this course is NOT a substitute for training in Forensic Odontology

(The next course is due to run from October 2020 to March 2021)

The most up to date details of this course can be found: Here

For further information about the course, please contact: Professor Peter Vanezis Email: p.vanezis@qmul.ac.uk

Diploma in Forensic Medical Sciences

This subject is now examined through the Society of Apothecaries of London Website: www.apothecaries.org

Diploma course in Management of the Dead

The Diploma in Management of the Dead (DipMoD) was designed by the Academy of Forensic Medical Sciences.

It is intended to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the main aspects related to the proper management of deceased persons in all circumstances and environments from when death occurs, until lawful disposal, and beyond.

Details can be found Here

       University of Central Lancashire

MSc Forensic Science

Post graduation. Full-time: One year, Part-time: Two years        Details Here

University of Bournemouth

 1. Archaeological, Anthropological and Forensic

Sciences BSc (Hons) 

                   See Here

2. Forensic Science BSc

See Here

 University of Leuven

       Masters in Forensic Odontology

Full degree course at the University of Leuven, Belgium.  For further information see: Here Websites: Here and Here

University of Western Australia

Graduate Diploma in Forensic Odontology

The course incorporates the application of medical, scientific and legal disciplines related to forensic dental investigations. It prepares dentists to provide forensic odontology services to the community.

It runs at the University of Western Australia (Perth)

Website: Here