Master of Science in Forensic Odontology

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Fact sheet

The Master's

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.

My profile

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.

Admission requirements

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Study programme

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.

Participation in the laboratory scientific research programmes is part of the academic curriculum.

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Assets

This programme will provide students with insight into the specialised techniques and their scientific background in Forensic Odontology. The evidence-based and research oriented teaching, the multidisciplinary and integrated case analysis and the comprehensive approach of identification are core characteristics of this Advanced Master's programme, which differentiates it from the initial master programme in Dentistry.

Career prospects

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.

Registration fee

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More information

If you have other questions, contact:

School of Dentistry
Oral Pathology & Maxillo-Facial Surgery
Conservative Dentistry Section
UZ St.-Rafaël Kapucijnenvoer 7
B-3000 Leuven
Tel. +32 16 32 24 66
Fax +32 16 32 24 35
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