The main objective of the course is to provide up-to-date, advanced and relevant knowledge in Forensic Medicine and Science to members of the legal profession

• to enable them to have a better understanding of the interface between law and forensic medicine and science and
• to be better equipped to evaluate and consider expert medical and scientific evidence for expeditious and efficient administration of justice.

At the completion of the course the diplomates would,

• Know relevant medical and scientific terms and usages commonly occurring in reports, evidence and literature, and the law relevant to legal medicine and forensic sciences.
• Understand the meanings of relevant technical terms and phrases, and be able to use them in communicating  ideas in situations where these have a bearing on the interpretation of the law, and in the effective dispensation of justice.
• Develop the skill of interpreting medical and forensic science reports and documents, and be able to handle expert evidence effectively.
• Know, and be able to utilize medical and scientific evidence, and also know and be sensitive to their limitations.
• Develop attitudes of team spirit in the investigation of crime and dispensation of Justice, respect towards expertise, and build healthy interactional relationships with expert and professional witnesses.
• Understand the nature of specified practical procedures and be able to utilize the findings/opinions regarding them in procedures of investigation, litigation and dispensation of justice.

• Duration: 12 months & 3 months for dissertation writing
• Credit Hours: 100
• SQLF level: 3

• Prcticing Lowyers and those who have first degree in Law
• An interview and /or an entry examination may be held to select candidates

• Lectures.

• An examination leading to Diploma in Forensic Medicine and Science will be held at the end of the course for those who successfully complete the course.
• All candidates should submit a dissertation consisting of 6000 – 8000 words
• Essay examination: 50% & Dissertation: 50%
• The participants who successfully complete the course will be awarded a certificate of participation, if requested with 80% attendance.

• Internal: 60%
• External: 40%

• Course Fee: Rs. 120,000/-
• Application Fee: Rs. 1,000/-
• Examination Fee: Rs. 5,000/-

By paying Rs. 1000/= from  any branch of Peoples Bank to be credited to the  University of Colombo under the ref. No. 3110 5220 0000. Please submit the paying-in slip to the Department when you are submitting your complete application form

Mrs. Apsara Liyanage (Course Manager/DFMS)
Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
+94 112 694 016 ext. 148 / 149