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Forensic Toxicology By Research – (M.Sc.)
Bournemouth University
School of Applied Sciences
| Location: | Bournemouth / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Bournemouth University
Toxicology, the study of drugs and poisons, is an expanding area of study that offers graduates a wide range of career options. Forensic toxicology is the application of the science and study of drugs and poisons to questions that arise in judicial proceedings and involves a wide range of case scenarios including drugs/alcohol and driving, drug facilitated sexual assault, and deliberate/malicious poisoning.
Forensics toxicology involves the study of the isolation and analysis of drugs and poisons from a wide variety of matixes, including human tissues and the effects that these may have on the individual. The course will aim to provide students with a detailed knowledge concerning the selection and collection of case materials, as well as the analytical techniques used in forensic toxicology laboratories for the isolation and identification of drugs and poisons.
You will study the signs and symptoms associated with the use of common drugs and poisons, basic pharmacology, mechanisms of drug/poison action, drug metabolism and drug elimination from the body. In addition to the more traditional areas of forensic toxicology, the course will introduce you to aspects of environmental forensic science where toxicology may be involved.
An important part of the training of the forensic expert is associated with the presentation of evidence in court and so you will undertake training in the preparation and presentation of evidence.
The course is delivered by experienced forensic toxicologists and forensic practitioners with an emphasis on professional capabilities. Wherever possible the study will be case lead. Our objective is to provide excellent, theoretically informed, science-based learning as well as research skills.
Contents
We welcome students on this course for both full-time and part-time study.
For those wishing to complete the course on a part-time basis, the course is over two years. Students will be expected to study a minimum of three units per year, plus their dissertation (usually towards the end of their second year). The timetable of when the units take place vary each year, however, the units are timetabled during daytime hours, and will be studied with fellow full-time students.
Year 1 - Level M
Research Skills
This unit introduces you to a range of academic research methodologies and the research environment. It provides an opportunity to gain experience in using generic research tools, as well as subject specific analytical tools and practical techniques relevant to your specialist subject area. It will combine a variety of learning and teaching methods including lectures, workshops, computer based learning, practical activities and small group work.
Extended Research Project
Undertake a more extended and involved piece of research, leading to either a monograph or at least two research papers, all of which will be published initially in the Applied Sciences Research Journal, but should subsequently be submitted to an externally recognised journal. The extended research project will develop research methodologies, data collection and interpretation.
Professional Practice in Forensic Science
This unit will provide you with the experience, theoretical understanding and the practical skills necessary for the effective presentation of subject specific material to the courts. Become trained in expert witness and courtroom skills, legal and practical aspects of evidence and gain an understanding of pre-trial duties, courtroom procedures, lawyers’ requirements, and the preparation and structure of the expert witness’ report. This unit will be delivered primarily through a combination of training sessions in court room skills and student-led practical exercises and lectures.
Forensic Toxicology
The complex issues involved with the analysis of common drugs and poisons in human tissue and the ways in which they exert their effects on the human body will be explored in this unit. You will learn through a wide range of teaching and assessment strategies including lectures, practical workshops and laboratory-based sessions, seminar presentations and discussions, individual tutorials and peer assisted learning.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Honours degree or equivalent professional experience
Preferred subjects:
Biochemistry, Chemistry, Life/Medical Sciences
If English is not your first language, you will need to provide evidence that you can read, write, speak and understand English to the level specified below.
English language requirements, for this course are normally:
* IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with minimum 5.5 in each component or equivalent
If you have alternative evidence of English language proficiency - for example you have a different English language qualification, you received the majority of your education through the medium of English, or you have a degree in English language/literature), please indicate this on your application form.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
Accreditation
The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), the UK government’s teaching quality watchdog, awarded us the highest category of confidence in our academic standards.
Many of our courses are accredited by professional and industry bodies, which means our courses are readily recognised by employers, and our graduates have professional membership or status when they compete on the job market.
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