The programme
Learning outcomes
Obiettivi generali: Sviluppare la consapevolezza dei temi più attuali nelle scienze medico forensi a livello internazionale. Far crescere le competenze culturali di base, analitiche, interpretative e comunicative dello studente, insieme ad autosufficienza, responsabilità, integrità e autoconsapevolezza decisionale. Sviluppare la capacità dello studente di pensare, scrivere e parlare in modo efficace e
creativo in un contesto forense. Offrire strumenti innovativi e duttili nella ricerca di lavoro qualificato o nella progressione di carriera nelle diverse professioni forensi sia nel settore pubblico che privato. Assistere lo studente nello sviluppo di capacità di leadership che possano essere impiegate per arrivare a soluzioni e per risolvere casi complessi attraverso l'analisi critica e un rigoroso
approccio scientifico. Preparare lo studente per una carriera nelle scienze mediche forensi e nelle scienze affini stabilendo una solida base di apprendimento e consentendo lo sviluppo permanente delle conoscenze. Obiettivi specifici: Fornire conoscenza teorica non priva di fondamenti nell'esperienza delle scienze mediche forensi, particolarmente agli studenti con background di conoscenze settoriale. Fornire una overview dei protocolli internazionali delle procedure di indagine di interesse per la medicina legale e le scienze forensi. Formare gli studenti per essere in grado di valutare criticamente e interpretare
autonomamente le prove mediche e scientifiche in ambito forense. Formare gli studenti su come presentare le prove di esperti in tribunale e nei contesti di contenzioso amministrativo. Fornire le basi e i principi etici e bioetici che informano la scienza medica forense e la sua applicazione nei più vari contesti.
creativo in un contesto forense. Offrire strumenti innovativi e duttili nella ricerca di lavoro qualificato o nella progressione di carriera nelle diverse professioni forensi sia nel settore pubblico che privato. Assistere lo studente nello sviluppo di capacità di leadership che possano essere impiegate per arrivare a soluzioni e per risolvere casi complessi attraverso l'analisi critica e un rigoroso
approccio scientifico. Preparare lo studente per una carriera nelle scienze mediche forensi e nelle scienze affini stabilendo una solida base di apprendimento e consentendo lo sviluppo permanente delle conoscenze. Obiettivi specifici: Fornire conoscenza teorica non priva di fondamenti nell'esperienza delle scienze mediche forensi, particolarmente agli studenti con background di conoscenze settoriale. Fornire una overview dei protocolli internazionali delle procedure di indagine di interesse per la medicina legale e le scienze forensi. Formare gli studenti per essere in grado di valutare criticamente e interpretare
autonomamente le prove mediche e scientifiche in ambito forense. Formare gli studenti su come presentare le prove di esperti in tribunale e nei contesti di contenzioso amministrativo. Fornire le basi e i principi etici e bioetici che informano la scienza medica forense e la sua applicazione nei più vari contesti.
Professional profiles and employment and professional opportunities
Il programma si offre ad una platea internazionale ove la preparazione in scienze medico forensi può essere utilizzata a vari livelli, a seconda delle diverse giurisdizioni, sia nell'ambito medico legale classico, sia in altri ambiti che riguardano più propriamente le scienze forensi quali la antropologia forense, la chimica e la
genetica forensi, nelle loro applicazioni di interesse per gli organi di polizia investigativa come pure nell'ambito della professione forense e nell'esercizio della pubblica accusa.
Essendo il Master ad impronta generalista, le conoscenze derivanti dallo stesso potranno essere utilizzate anche in altri ambiti quali la sociologia, la medicina carceraria e la medicina delle dipendenze, dove comunque importanti nuclei di conoscenza medico forense sono di estrema importanza.
Governing bodies
Teaching contacts details
prof.ssa Federica Bortolotti
cell. +39 333 6647338
e-mail: federica.bortolotti@univr.it
prof. Peter Vanezis
cell. +44 7802 563223
e-mail: vanezis@btinternet.com
Teaching regulations and guidelines
Other Regulations
The Italian University system
First-cycle degrees: Bachelor’s degree programme
First-cycle degrees are aimed at enabling students to achieve a command of general scientific methods and content, and to acquire specific professional knowledge.Admission requirements: secondary school diploma after completing 13 years of study in total and passing the relevant State examination, or equivalent foreign qualification; admission may be subject to further assessment.
Duration: three years.
Graduation: in order to obtain the degree, it is necessary to gain at least 180 CFU; doing an internship and preparing a dissertation/thesis may also be required. Upon completion of a Bachelor’s degree, graduates may continue their studies by enrolling in a Master’s degree or other second-cycle degree programmes and courses.
Academic title: upon completion of a Bachelor’s degree (Laurea), graduates are awarded the title of “Dottore”.
Second-cycle degrees: Master’s degree
Second-cycle degrees aim to provide students with an advanced training and knowledge to take on highly-skilled roles.Admission requirements: applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree, or a foreign equivalent qualification; curricular admission requirements for each course may vary depending on each University.
Duration: two years.
Graduation: in order to obtain the degree, it is necessary to gain at least 120 CFU, as well as preparing and presenting a dissertation/thesis.
Academic title: upon completion of a Master’s degree (Laurea Magistrale), graduates are awarded the title of “Dottore magistrale”. Single cycle/Combined Bachelor+Master’s degrees
Some courses (Medicine and Surgery, Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics, Pharmacy and Industrial Pharmacy, Architecture and Building Engineering-Architecture, Law, Primary Education) are offered as Single cycle/Combined Bachelor+Master’s degrees (Corsi di Laurea Magistrale a Ciclo Unico).
Admission requirements: applicants must hold a secondary school diploma or equivalent foreign qualification; admission is subject to passing an admission test.
Duration: five years (six years and 360 CFU for Medicine and Surgery, and Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics).
Graduation: in order to obtain the degree, it is necessary to gain at least 300 CFU, as well as preparing and presenting a dissertation/thesis. Upon completion of a Single-cycle degree, graduates may continue their studies by applying for a PhD programme (Dottorato di Ricerca) or other third-cycle courses.
Academic title: upon completion of a Master’s degree (Laurea Magistrale), graduates are awarded the title of “Dottore magistrale”.
Third-cycle degrees
PhD programmes: these courses enable students to gain reliable methodologies for advanced scientific research through innovative methodologies and new technologies, and generally include internships abroad and lab activities at research laboratories. Graduates wishing to apply for a PhD programme must have a Master’s degree (or a foreign equivalent qualification) and pass an open competition; PhD programmes have a minimum duration of three years. In order to complete the programme, students must produce a research thesis/dissertation and present it at a final examination.Academic title: upon completion of a PhD programme, students are awarded the title of “Dottore di ricerca”, or “PhD”.
Postgraduate specialisation courses: these are third-cycle courses aimed at enabling students to develop advanced knowledge and highly-specialised skills, such as in the medical, clinical and surgical fields. To be admitted to these courses, applicants must have a Master’s degree (or a foreign equivalent qualification) and pass an open competition. Postgraduate specialisation courses may last from two (120 CFU) to 6 years (360 CFU) depending on the type. Academic title: upon completion of this programme, graduates are awarded a “Diploma di Specializzazione”.
Professional Master’s programme
1st-level Professional Master’s programmes: these courses enable students to further enhance their scientific knowledge and professional skills. In order to apply, applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent qualification. The minimum duration is one year (60 CFU). Please note that completing this course will not provide you with direct access to a PhD programme (Dottorato di Ricerca), or other third-cycle courses, as these courses are run and managed by each University at the local level. Upon completion of this programme, students are awarded a “Master universitario di primo livello”.2nd-level Professional Master’s programmes: these courses enable students to further enhance their scientific knowledge and professional skills. In order to apply, applicants must have a Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent qualification. The minimum duration is one year (60 CFU). Please note that completing this course will not provide you with direct access to a PhD programme (Dottorato di Ricerca), or other third-cycle courses, as these courses are run and managed by each University at the local level. Upon completion of this programme, students are awarded a “Master universitario di secondo livello”.
Other useful things
Crediti Formativi Universitari (CFU/ECTS credits): Italian university courses are based on the CFU system. 1 CFU is equal to 25 hours of study. The average annual academic workload for a full-time student is generally assumed to be 60 CFU. CFU and ECTS credits serve the same purpose and generally have the same value.Degree class: Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes that have the same learning objectives and activities are grouped into “degree classes". The educational content of each programme is set autonomously by each university; however, universities are required to include certain educational activities (and the corresponding number of CFU credits) set at the national level. These requirements are established in relation to each degree class. Degrees in the same class have the same legal value.
Double/Joint degrees: the Italian universities may establish degree programmes in partnership with other Italian or foreign universities. Upon completion of these courses, graduates are awarded a joint or double/multiple degree, one from each Partner University.
