Postgraduate Diploma In Forensic Odontology (DFO)
The discipline of Forensic Odontology involves the application of extensive dental specific knowledge to legal and criminal issues.The subject focuses primarily on human identification, disaster victim identification, age assessment, examination of bite marks and medico-legal scenarios related to facial and oral structures.
Program Length
The DFO program is a One-Year program comprising of 2 semesters and each semesters’ duration is 16 weeks. It is a modular training program.
Methods of Assessment/Examination, Procedures and Rules:
Students will be evaluated during each course on the basis of
1. Formative assessment: which is a mix of the tests, end of course examination, class and home assignments, class participation, interactive discussions, practical exercises, field works and/or group works, end of course examination, depending on the course outline (ongoing assessment);
2. Summative assessment: based on the end of semester examination papers. Summative assessments are held at the end of semesters and comprises of semester examinations paper each.
1. Formative assessment: which is a mix of the tests, end of course examination, class and home assignments, class participation, interactive discussions, practical exercises, field works and/or group works, end of course examination, depending on the course outline (ongoing assessment);
2. Summative assessment: based on the end of semester examination papers. Summative assessments are held at the end of semesters and comprises of semester examinations paper each.
Basic Qualifications
• BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
• MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery)
0 Work Experience
• BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
• MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery)
0 Work Experience
Age Limit
There is no Age-limit restrictions for admission in this Program.
Course Fee is Rs. 80,000 per semester.
Total fee for One Year Diploma is Rs. 160,000 which is payable in two instalments.
International Students: USD 1200
Total fee for One Year Diploma is Rs. 160,000 which is payable in two instalments.
International Students: USD 1200