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Forensic and Legal Medicine
Over 1000 students are currently studying on either a full-time or part-time basis on campus or by distance learning. Lancashire Law School has over fifty academic staff, who are able to provide the expertise to cover all facets of the discipline of law for undergraduate, postgraduate and professional programmes. Many tutors have national and international reputations in their specialist fields. The Law School is well served by the centrally sited library and excellent range of both paper-based and electronic legal materials.
Key Facts
Award Type:
LLM/PGDip
Ancillary:
Additional awards:
Level:
Postgraduate
Study mode:
Part Time
Delivery Method:
Standard
Course Length:
Full time:
n/a
Part time: two years
No.of modules:
The course consists of 6 taught core modules. Students who wish to proceed to the LLM and MA stages would need to undertake relevant research training and complete a dissertation.
School:
Lancashire Law School
Campus:
Preston,
Partner Colleges:
Year of Entry:
2012
Start Month:
January, March and November starts available.
Entry Requirements
Course Content
Following the development of the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine (FFLM) within the Royal College of Physicians (RCP), the Lancashire Law School at the University of Central Lancashire will be offering a Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic and Legal Medicine, as a part time course over two years with the option to do an MA or LLM in the third year. This exciting new course has also been designed to be a preparatory course for Membership of the Faculty (MFFLM). As well as being suitable for Forensic Physicians, Sexual Assault Examiners, Psychiatrists and Paediatricians, it will also be suitable for Forensic Nurses, Lawyers and Forensic Scientists.
Course at a Glance
Core Modules
- The Structure of Health Care Delivery in the UK
- Legal Skills and Sources of Medical Law
- Medico-Legal Principles and Dilemmas
- Understanding Civil and Criminal Litigation
- Death, Science and Forensic Medicine
- Mental Health Law, Psychiatry and Crime
- Qualitative Methodology for Research (for the MA)
- Dissertation (for the LLM and MA)
Year 1
Links with Professional Bodies:
The course has links to the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine (FFLM) and is also designed to be a preparatory course (including practice MCQs and OSCEs) for the membership examination of the FFLM.
Assessment:
Assessment is by way of coursework. Students pursuing the LLM or MA would also need to undertake research training and complete a dissertation (15,000 words for the LLM and 12,000words for the MA) on a subject of their choice.
Careers:
The course will be beneficial for doctors or nurses wishing to pursue careers in forensic and/or legal medicine.
Additional Information
A Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic and Legal Medicine is also available consisting of 6 modules.
Forensic and Legal Medicine Brochure (.pdf 2mb)
At Lancashire Law School, we are proud of our reputation, internationally excellent research, staff, facilities and the high quality, affordable student experience offered in the City of Preston, within easy reach of the Lake District, Liverpool, Manchester and Leeds. We welcome prospective students and encourage you to visit the Law School on one of our Open Days or Postgraduate Advice Sessions. Staff are always happy to discuss courses, research and study opportunities by telephone find out more by visiting our Lancashire Law School website.
Lancashire Law School Postgraduate Brochure (.pdf 1.3mb) Information on: courses, student experience, research, careers and much more.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for this course, our comprehensive How to Apply pages will guide you through the process. Here at UCLan, our aim is to encourage you to develop your potential and we offer a flexible approach to admissions, which reflects our commitment to all those who would benefit from our courses.
MA/PGDip Forensic and Legal Medicine
Mode of Study: Part time
Stage: Four
Fees and Finance
The standard fee for this course will be: TBC
For further information including the availability of bursaries/scholarships or student financial support please view our Fees and Finance pages.
Accommodation
There is a wide range of high quality student accommodation to students, close to the UCLan Preston campus.
Study Support
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In addition, Flying Start is a great free service on offer to new students before they begin their studies to help prepare them for student life at UCLan.
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University of Central Lancashire
Preston
PR1 2HE
United Kingdom
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