This course provides a comprehensive introduction to forensic pathology, a critical discipline within forensic science investigations. Students will explore the fundamental principles and methodologies employed in postmortem examinations to investigate deaths. The curriculum covers essential aspects of medicolegal death investigation systems, distinguishing between various types of postmortem examinations, and the sequential stages of conducting an autopsy. Key topics include Medicolegal Investigation Fundamentals, Autopsy Procedures, and Death Investigation. The course aims to equip students with a solid foundation in forensic pathology, enhancing their ability to apply scientific principles to medicolegal death investigations and contribute meaningfully to the field of forensic science.
- Lead Lecturer: Horraine Ricardo Morris