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| Application Deadline: | June 1 (EEA); March 1 (Non EEA) | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,600 | ||
| Location: | Leuven / Belgium / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 60 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Leuven
The aim of the programme of the Master of Forensic Odontology is to provide a thorough knowledge of and the practical skills in the science of Forensic Odontology and Dental Law. In particular it will provide graduates with a degree of Dentist/Oral physician with a specialised knowledge and profound insight in the forensic discipline related to oral health care.
Applicants have an interest in science, are eager to learn, have a critical mind, are accurate and possess a strong feeling for detail. They are communicative, social and able to work in teams. Furthermore they are capable of analysing and synthesising problems, they are in good mental and physical health and can cope successfully with highly stressful situations. They are able to concentrate and take effective decisions. Final applicants possess a basic knowledge of sciences such as mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology and are proficient in dental science.
The academic programme, spread over 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time (60 credits in total) involves theoretical courses, self-study, preclinics and demonstrations in the field of Forensic Dentistry.
The programme stresses a multidisciplinary interaction with forensic medicine, judicial bodies, insurance companies, etc. Critical scientific reading, understanding of experimental methodologies, statistical analysis and interpretation skills of results constitute the typical profile of a Master of Forensic Odontology.
The service of dentists to courts in penitential cases is rising. The identification of victims or possible criminals plays an important part in certain criminal or other cases. Dental law is little developed in Belgium and its neighbouring countries. For a thorough preparation in dental law problems a Master of Forensic Odontology is extremely useful.
Contents
Master of Science in Forensic Odontology
20 credits mandatory from Medical Courses, 6 credits mandatory from Biomedical Science Courses, 14 credits from Optional Courses, 20 credits mandatory from Master's Thesis = 60 credits in total
Medical Courses
Take all modules.
* Identification Methodology with Forensic Case Discussion and Briefing
* Skeletal and Dental Age Calculation with Practical Training
* Patterned Injury Analysis with Practical Training
* Forensic Child Abuse Evaluation
* Forensic Medicine with Practical Training
Biomedical Science Courses
Take all modules.
* Biostatistics with Medical and Dental Applications
Master's Thesis
Take all modules.
* Master's Thesis
Optional Courses
1 option of 14 credits elective (Belgian students should choose Option Belgian Law and Dental Expertise)
Option Medical and Biomedical Research
14 credits mandatory from Medical (6 credits) and Biomedical Science Courses (8 credits)
Medical Courses
* Imaging Techniques in Experimental Research
* Seminar Presentation Techniques
Biomedical Science Courses
* Methodology of Biomedical Research
Option Belgian Law and Dental Expertise
14 credits mandatory from Medical (6 credits) and Law Courses (8 credits)
Medical Courses
* Aspecten van medische/tandheelkundige expertise en evaluatie menselijke schade in de orale en peri-orale regio
Law Courses
* Basisbegrippen van Belgisch recht
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
The candidate should have an interest for science, be eager to learn, have a critical mind, be accurate and have a feeling for detail, be able to work in teams, be communicative and social, have a good knowledge of English, be able to analyse and synthesise problems, be in good mental and physical health and be able to cope with highly stressful situations, be able to concentrate and take decisions, have knowledge of basic science such as mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology, and be proficient in dental science.
Direct access:
* Master of Dentistry
* Master in de tandheelkunde / Tandarts
Applicants should also demonstrate their proficiency of English by presenting a score on a language test (e.g. TOEFL / IELTS) indicating a C-1 level on the Common European Framework of the Council of Europe.
TOEFL (Computer-based test 213 pt., Internet-based test 79 - 80 pt., Paper-based test 550 pt.) or IELTS (6.5 - 7 pt.)
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 7.0 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 213 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 79 |
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