Master of Forensic Medicine

Monash University's Department of Forensic Medicine, in partnership with VIFM, offers the Master of Forensic Medicine, a world-leading postgraduate program delivered by professional forensic practitioners. This unique course, the only degree of its type shown in the southern hemisphere, is at the forefront of forensic medical, scientific and technical knowledge.

Divided into three streams; Clinical Forensic Medicine, Forensic Medical Science & Forensic Odontology, the program is designed for doctors, dentists, nurses, and medical scientists seeking entry into the world of forensics to enhance their knowledge base. The degree's fundamental philosophy is to produce fully developed graduates with a robust understanding of the forensic practice, academic standards, and comprehensive knowledge of medico-legal principles. Students graduate with a complete set of skills and tools that will allow them to provide the highest level of forensic services to the community.

The Master of Forensic Medicine program is an AQF Level 9 Expert degree recognized and held in high regard both internationally and domestically. All Heads of Clinical Forensic Medical services in each respective state and territory have this qualification in Australia.

In this program, you will:

Make high level, independent judgments in the forensic setting;

Become an expert clinical forensic practitioner;

Gain expert knowledge of medico-legal principles;

Develop the skills; to communicate medico-legal issues to the justice system clearly;

Learn to interpret wounds and injury patterns;

Critically evaluate the ethical and legal issues arising in forensic medical practice.

The Victorian Institute Of Forensic Medicine (VIFM) was established after a long and persistent campaign to create an organization dedicated to providing reliable forensic services of the highest quality to the Victorian justice system and community.

As such, it attracted a dedicated group of people. These original staff members, many of who are still working at the Victorian Institute Of Forensic Medicine, were eager to build an organization that is a trusted and innovative leader in global forensic medicine and science.

Throughout this 30 year history, we have continued to attract people who are dedicated to their particular fields of expertise and are committed to making a positive contribution to the community's health and safety.