FOR5300 Forensic pathology practice 3
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
FOR5300 Forensic pathology practice 3 is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at University of the Philippines. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- University of the Philippines
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 3 other tasks
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Requisites
Before FOR5300
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After FOR5300
No unit lists FOR5300 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in postgraduate course M6009, through the DFAT Australia Award, with the placement in the Philippines.
Overview
You will begin your journey through the theoretical content of the cases you will confront in daily practice. The focus is on natural disease, supplemented by the very special circumstance of sexual assault. You will understand how to conclude and formulate the cause of death and properly complete a death certificate. In the mortuary you will consolidate your basic autopsy skills with a particular focus on removing and examining the organs of the chest and abdomen, dissecting and examining the lungs, heart and pelvic viscera.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | University of the Philippines | Flx blk |
Assessment
- Preparation case scenario (1,800 words)Written30%
- Preparation of expert opinion (1,800 words)Written30%
- Forensic examination (sexual assault & cause of death) (full clinic day)Demonstration40%
- Student forensic medicine case log book (pass/fail)WrittenCompetency hurdle-
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Identify and discuss the pathology of common natural causes of sudden and unexpected death in the Philippines.
- 2
Identify and discuss the main pathologies of forensic significance in the heart, lungs, brain, gastro-intestinal system and genito-urinary system.
- 3
Analyse the approach to the autopsy examination in a case of suspected sexual assault, including the use of special investigations.
- 4
Appraise the approaches taken to concluding causes of death in general and in particular cases.
- 5
Conduct an internal examination of the thoracic and abdominal cavities under supervision, including preparation and dissection of organs.
Workload and teaching
- Applied sessions-
6 hours off campus, self-directed learning per week, 4 hours teacher directed learning per week, plus 20 contact hours over 3 block days.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Lyndal Bugeja
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Stephen Cordner
- Associate Professor Linda Iles
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for FOR5300?
FOR5300 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is FOR5300 offered?
In 2027, FOR5300 runs in Semester 1 at University of the Philippines.
Does FOR5300 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 5
- Study level
- Postgraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
- Organisational unit
- Forensic Medicine
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 2
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook years
- 2027