Undergraduate Teaching

Forensic Medicine and Science Section provides Undergraduate Teaching in the Faculties of Medicine, Science and Law, thereby spanning the  triumvirate of its three underlying disciplines:

Medicine

• Special Study Module in Forensic Pathology

Science

• Drugs in Sport: Module within the BSc (Hons) in Sports Science Course
• Chemistry with Forensic Studies 

Law

• Forensic Medicine 1 class
• Forensic Investigation

Postgraduate Teaching

Course in Forensic Medical Sciences

This part time evening course begins in October each year and extends over three academic terms. The course is intended for doctors, dentists, lawyers and other professionals who are involved or interested in medicolegal work. A Certificate of Attendance specifying the subject areas covered will be awarded to all who enrol and complete the course. Those awarded the Certificate of Attendance are also eligible to sit for the Diploma in Forensic Medical Sciences offered by the Society of Apothecaries in London. The examination involves a written paper and the submission of a dissertation on a topic chosen each year by the Examination Committee.

For further details on Postgraduate Teaching contact Dr John Clark J.Clark@formed.gla.ac.uk

Training in Forensic Pathology

Opportunities are available to fully funded forensic pathologists in training for clinical attachments to the Section, normally for a mximum of 12 months. While no formal University qualification will be awarded the attachment period can be used to sit for national examinations such as the Diploma in Medical Jursiprudence (DMJ).

Teaching and Research in Forensic Toxicology

Three laboratories are available for use by research workers, including research students and trainees. The main teaching laboratory is equipped with a selection of gas and liquid chromatography systems and solid phase extraction workstations. The GC-MS and LC-MS suites are equipped with new state-of-the-art equipment including an LC-MS-QTOF. Ancillary laboratories allow research workers to handle biological specimens under suitable, safe conditions. The Section also offers an extensive library with subscriptions to relevant journals and high-speed access to the University's ITC network via the in-house LAN both in the laboratories and in the research students’ write-up room.

Programmes in Forensic Toxicology

MSc in Forensic Toxicology (Taught)

*New programme in 2009– details coming soon

To register interest or for further details, please e-mail Toxicology@formed.gla.ac.uk

MSc (Research) and PhD in Forensic Toxicology

These are formal University Research Degree courses leading to the degrees of Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy, respectively, and are subject to the Regulations of the University and Medical Faculty for Postgraduate Students. The costs of these courses are governed by the postgraduate student fees (non-clinical) levied by the University for the years of study plus bench fees specified by the Section. The usual period of study is one year full time for the Master's course and three years for the PhD. All projects are tailored to Forensic Toxicology and can be designed to investigate areas of interest to the student's country of origin or sponsor.

Please note that the University is usually unable to assist with funding for these degrees. Studentships, which arise occasionally, are advertised in the national press.

For further details on these courses please e-mail Toxicology@formed.gla.ac.uk