ProgrammeA-Level entryHealth Sciences4 years

BSc Honours Forensic Medicine

University of Zimbabwe· Harare

Entry level: A-Level entry
Field of study: Health Sciences
Duration: 4 years
Institution: University of Zimbabwe

Entry requirements

This is a degree. It is entered after A-Level, so O-Level results alone are not enough.

As the institution publishes it

3 'A' Level passes in the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics.

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About this programme

Studies how medicine and science are applied to legal questions. You learn the basics of death investigation, injury analysis, toxicology and the preparation of medico-legal evidence, in cooperation with police, courts and health services. For students interested in science, law and investigation. Learning combines lectures with case studies and lab work, supporting medico-legal and police services.

What you will study

Forensic pathology principles; toxicology; anatomy and physiology; injury analysis; medico-legal procedures and evidence; criminology basics.

Further study and pathways

MSc in forensic science or medicine; mortuary, police forensic and medico-legal services.

Source: University of Zimbabwe: UZ_Undergraduate_Programme_Catalogue.xlsx, sheet "Programmes"

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