DIPLOMA IN FORENSIC MEDICINE AND TOXICOLOGY

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The Department of Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences in the University of Sri Jayewardenepura presents its Diploma in Forensic Medicine & Toxicology with the objective of building the capacity of non-graduate employees and A/L qualified students who wish to obtain professional qualification in the field of Forensic Medicine.

 

 

This is an innovative and multidisciplinary diploma course which is conducted by highly qualified and experienced academic staff. The curriculum has been developed with the assistance of local and international experts in Forensic Medicine in par with similar world class programmes.

It was decided to conduct this part time course due to frequent requests made by lawyers, police officers, prison officers, child protection officers, Government Analyst Department etc. At the Department meeting, we discussed the necessity and feasibility of such a course especially for the stakeholders of the criminal justice system because there is no such academic programme in Sri Lanka for them. The Department of Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences is the best source in this region for the stakeholders of the criminal justice system to obtain a diploma qualification.

The Department of Forensic Medicine University of Sri Jayewardenepura has taken conscience in initiating the Diploma in Forensic Medicine & Toxicology in order to benefit non-graduate employees and A/L qualified students. This will be an excellent opportunity for employees to gain professional qualifications and a career development path, while enabling the students to increase their employability in the field of Forensic Medicine.

 

 

 

AIMED AT

Non-graduate employees and students who wish to obtain professional qualifications in Forensic Medicine & Toxicology.

 

 

COURSE UNITS

Semester I

Code	Subject
DFMT 11013	History and basic principles of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
DFMT 11022	Medico-legal documentation and procedures in Sri Lanka
DFMT 11032	Ethics in Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
DFMT 11043	Crime scene processing and management
DFMT 11054	Workplace based assignments
DFMT 11063	Application of Forensic pathology in criminal justice system

 

Semester II

Code	Subject
DFMT 12073	Application of Clinical Forensic Medicine in Criminal Justice System
DFMT 12084	Processing and analyzing of Medico-legal samples for Toxicology
DFMT 12092	Support Services of Medico-legal and criminal justice systems
DFMT 12102	Principles of Human rights and laws related to Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
DFMT 12112	Management of Disaster & Disaster Victim Identification

 

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Duly completed applications should be submitted to the Department of Forensic Medicine with the following documents:

• Certified copies of academic certificates
• Certified copies of certificates of professional qualifications
• Certified copy of National Identity Card or Bio Page of the National Passport
• Evidence of proficiency in Sinhala
• Original bank slip of the payment
• Two photographs of the candidate (2 x 2.5 inch)

 

CLOSING DATE OF APPLICATION: 17^th March 2023

Application Form

 

Post/handover your application with relevant documents to:

Prof. M. Vidanapathirana,
Coordinator - Diploma in Forensic Medicine and Toxicology,
Department of Forensic Medicine,
Faculty of Medical Sciences,
University of Sri Jayewardenepura,
Gangodawila, Nugegoda.

Mobile : 077 2988227
Office : 011 2881788 Ext 4251, 011 2802030
E-mail : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

IMPORTANT: Please write on the top left corner of the envelope "DFMT/2023-24"

 

 

INQUIRIES / FURTHER CLARIFICATIONS

Please Contact

Mr. Lasantha Ranavake - 071 5193205
Mr. Dananjaya Aloysius - 071 1350239
Mrs. Keshani Senadeera - 075 3142570