Certificate Course in Forensic Pathology

Course Description 

The forensic pathologist is a subspecialist in pathology whose area of special competence is the examination of persons who die suddenly, unexpectedly or violently. The forensic pathologist is an expert medical doctor in determining cause and manner of death.

Forensic pathology is pathology that focuses on determining the cause of death by examining a corpse. A post mortem examination is performed by a medical examiner or forensic pathologist, usually during the investigation of criminal law cases and civil law cases in some jurisdictions.

This Forensic Pathology Certificate level course is ideal for you if you want to learn more about Forensic Pathology at an introductory or foundation level. We’ve separated this Forensic Pathology course into 6 modules, covering all the essential elements of Forensic Pathology. This Forensic Pathology Certificate course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to boost your career and further academic study in the Forensic Science and Forensic Pathology field.

For whom (target group) : School leavers after A/L’s in the Bio stream, University undergraduate students in science and biomedical faculties, police and law enforcement officers, psychology students and counsellors, science and health education teachers, paramedical and nursing students and nurses. If you’re considering a future career in criminal law and criminal justice, criminology, biomedical sciences, forensic science or psychology or in medicine and/or forensic pathology then you may want to consider taking this comprehensive and fast-track online independent self-study Certificate level course.

Entry Requirements:  Students and Graduates in Law, Psychology or Social Work, Biomedical Sciences, Medical doctors, police officers, nurses and other healthcare students or practitioners / professionals and age not less than 21 years, and Fluency of the English language is essential.

Course Duration : 4 to 10 weeks (1.0 to 2.5 Months) – part time self-study

Total No. of Study Hours  : 20 Hrs. of Independent Self-Study time