Master of Forensic Medicine

In this course, you will gain advanced expertise and specialised knowledge enabling you to become highly sought after in the forensic medical or science fields. Building on your qualification in medicine, biomedical science or radiography, you will be able to apply your knowledge in the interests of justice and will learn to make high level, independent judgements in the forensic setting, gain sound knowledge of medico-legal principles, gain the skills to clearly communicate medico-legal issues to the justice system, prepare effective and objective medico-legal reports, critically evaluate the ethical and legal issues arising in forensic medical practice, and interpret wounds and injury patterns. You will develop a range of skills to equip you with the necessary attributes to work in the fields of forensic medicine or science within the parameters of the justice system.

All course work, including learning materials, readings and assessments, are conducted online via the Monash Moodle. Each unit also has a 2 day face-to-face workshop held at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine that you are required to attend. 

SPECIALISATIONS AVAILABLE:

• Clinical forensic medicine
• Forensic medical science