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University of Lincoln Programme Specification - Erasmus Mundus Master of Science/Master of Arts Erasmus Mundus

Masters In Forensic Science

Table Of Contents

1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 3

2. Basic Programme Data ............................................................................................................. 4

3. Programme Description ........................................................................................................... 53.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................. 5

3.2 Aims and Objectives ................................................................................................................ 73.3 Variations to Standard Regulations and Guidance ...................................................................... 9

4. Programme Outcomes ............................................................................................................ 104.1 Knowledge and Understanding ................................................................................................ 104.2 Subject Specific Intellectual Skills ............................................................................................. 104.3 Subject Specific Practical Skills ................................................................................................ 104.4 Transferable Skills and Attributes .............................................................................................. 11

5. Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategies ................................................................... 125.1. Learning and Teaching Strategy ............................................................................................... 125.2. Assessment Strategy .............................................................................................................. 12

6. Programme Structure ............................................................................................................... 14Appendix I - Curriculum Map ....................................................................................................... 15

Appendix II - Assessment Map .................................................................................................... 18

Appendix III - Benchmark Analysis ............................................................................................. 25

Appendix IV - Benchmark Statements(s) .................................................................................... 35

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1. IntroductionThis document describes one of the University of Lincoln's programmes using the protocols required

by the UK National Qualifications Framework as defined in the publication QAA guidelines for

preparing programme specifications .

This programme operates under the policy and regulatory frameworks of the University of Lincoln.


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optional modules in block-2. The Chemistry Pathway has a choice of one out of two optional modules

in block-2. The General Pathway has a choice of two out of four optional modules in block-1 and one

out of two optional modules in block-2.

3.2 Aims and Objectives

The main aim of the programme is to promote the internationalisation in the delivery of training,

education and research of future cohorts of forensic scientists at Masters level.

The general objectives of this Erasmus Mundus Masters Course (EMMC) are:

1) Education and training in a multidisciplinary context at Masters level: science graduates will be

taught by a wide variety of specialists in the main areas of the EMMC (analytical chemistry, legal

medicine, botany, pharmacy, entomology, anthropology and molecular biology). Professional

organisations and practitioners will also participate in the EMMC with seminars and/or visits.

2) Transfer of knowledge: the mobility scheme of the EMMC will enable students to appreciate the

different procedures used in each country through combination of Universities, professional

organisations and companies involved, and to apply this knowledge in their future professional

activity.

3) Training in the professional skills: students will be trained in good forensic practice from the

laboratory to Court and this will incorporate general forensic principles, operating within the context of

legal considerations and the role of the expert witness and presentation of evidence.

4) Promotion of research: research will be fully integrated in the programme through case studies and

research carried out in the consortium universities presented in a European forensic science context.

Students will carry out their own research projects and they will be integrated into the research

culture of the different institutions.

Admissions:

Entry requirements for the programme are: Bachelor degree in a science subject (or equivalent) from

a recognised official Higher Education Institution. Demonstration of proficiency in English is also

required. Application is by completed application form (available on-line) with attached CV.

The responsible body for admissions will be the Joint Academic Panel (JAP). This panel will be

formed with the national co-ordinators and a member of the academic staff from each institution. The

chair of this panel will be the coordinating institution (University of Lincoln) co-ordinator and will be

the casting vote in the case of disputes. A list with scores for the different academic (degree grade)and non-academic merits (publications, scientific communication or reports, research periods,

experience in the field, etc.) will be established by the JAP and it will be used to evaluate all

applicants. The JAP will study every application fairly using the same evaluation criteria. No

discrimination based on race, gender, marital status, age or political opinion will be made. The

evaluation will be performed remotely and independently by the different members of the consortium.

At the end of the process a draft list will be produced and discussed in a meeting of the JAP, in which

an agreed list of the selected candidates for interview will be produced. A reserve list will also be

produced. The selected candidates will be informed and an interview process will take place.

Interviews will be carried out using all means available (phone, video conference and face-to-face), in

the most effective way and considering each individual case. The panel for these interviews will beconstituted by the national coordinators or their representatives. At the end of the interview process a

final list will be issued and candidates offered an unconditional offer to enrol. In the case of


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12 S6. assimilate and understand the role of forensic scientists as expert witnesses;

13 S8. recognise indicators to assess the possibility for natural and unnatural causes of death;

14 S9. know the fundamentals of forensic autopsy;

15 S10. chemically characterise and analyse different toxins and agents of interest selecting

appropriate instrumentation for different forensic samples;

16 S11. acquire skills in evidence sampling, preservation and identification for forensic purposes;17 S12. know how to analyse and evaluate forensic procedures and to select, develop and

implement alternative methods.

4.4 Transferable Skills and Attributes

On successful completion of this programme a student will be able to:

18 T1. show originality in the application of knowledge, and tackling and solving problems with

due consideration of ethical issues;

19 T2. understand how the boundaries of knowledge are advanced through research with due

consideration to ethical and health and safety issues;

20 T3. express coherent, concise and structured arguments;

21 T4. work productively with others by collaborating, facilitating, negotiating and networking;

22 T5. present appropriate levels of personal management and organisational skills, personal

responsibility and initiative, in complex and unpredictable professional environments;

23 T6. work and learn independently and so be equipped to exploit lifelong learning

opportunities.

For details of each module contributing to the programme, please consult the module specification

document.


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The two student representatives of the API will not be involved in assessment discussions.

At the end of the academic year, in August, the JAP will also meet to evaluate the API reports on

academic progression of students and the way the course developed in the year and solve potential

conflicts. This panel will also produce a list of students to submit to the different universities with the

necessary information to produce the multiple awards. It will also liaise with the University to organise

the Graduation Ceremony. APPENDIX IV describes the academic journey of a student through both

years of the course and the frequency of meetings for both JAP and API.


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6. Programme StructureThe total number of credit points required for the achievement of Erasmus Mundus Master of

Science/Master of Arts is 240.

Masters

Title Credit Rating Core / OptionalForensic Botany I (University of Cordoba) 2014-15 12 Optional

Forensic Pathology (University of Cordoba) 2014-15 12 Optional

Quality Assurance in the Forensic Laboratory (University of Cordoba)

2014-15

12 Core

Environmental Forensics (University of Cordoba) 2014-15 12 Optional

Drugs of Abuse (ISCSEM Lisbon) 2014-15 12 Optional

Advanced Forensic Biology (University of Lincoln) 2014-15 12 Optional

Advanced Forensic Toxicology (University of Lincoln) 2014-15 12 Optional

Fire and Explosions (University of Lincoln) 2014-15 12 Optional

Forensic Entomology (University of Lincoln) 2014-15 12 Optional

Forensic Anthropology (University of Lincoln) 2014-15 12 OptionalStatistics In Forensic Science (University of Lincoln) 2014-15 12 Core

Sensors in Forensic Science (University of Lincoln) 2014-15 12 Optional

Project Preparation (University of Lincoln) 2014-15 12 Core

Method Development and Validation (University of Lincoln) 2014-15 12 Optional

Research Project (University of Lincoln) 2014-15 60 Core

Food Toxicology (ISCSEM Lisbon) 2014-15 12 Optional

Phylogenetic Analysis in Forensic Investigation (PAFI) (ISCSEM

Lisbon) 2014-15

12 Optional

Principles of Pharmacology (ISCSEM Lisbon) 2014-15 12 Core

Xenobiochemistry (ISCSEM Lisbon) 2014-15 12 Optional

Forensic Analytical Chemistry (University of Cordoba) 2014-15 12 Optional

Advanced Instrumental Analysis (University of Cordoba) 2014-15 12 Core

Toxicological Analysis (University of Cordoba) 2014-15 12 Optional

Forensic Botany II (ISCSEM Lisbon) 2014-15 12 Optional


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Lincoln) 2014-15

Advanced Forensic Toxicology (University of

Lincoln) 2014-15

Advanced Instrumental Analysis (University of

Cordoba) 2014-15

Drugs of Abuse (ISCSEM Lisbon) 2014-15

Environmental Forensics (University of

Cordoba) 2014-15

Fire and Explosions (University of Lincoln)

2014-15

Food Toxicology (ISCSEM Lisbon) 2014-15

Forensic Analytical Chemistry (University of

Cordoba) 2014-15

Forensic Anthropology (University of Lincoln)

2014-15

Forensic Botany I (University of Cordoba)

2014-15

Forensic Botany II (ISCSEM Lisbon) 2014-15

Forensic Entomology (University of Lincoln)

2014-15

Forensic Pathology (University of Cordoba)

2014-15

Method Development and Validation

(University of Lincoln) 2014-15

Phylogenetic Analysis in Forensic

Investigation (PAFI) (ISCSEM Lisbon)

2014-15

Principles of Pharmacology (ISCSEM Lisbon)

2014-15

Project Preparation (University of Lincoln)

2014-15

Quality Assurance in the Forensic Laboratory

(University of Cordoba) 2014-15


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Appendix IV:

Benchmark Benchmark Statement(s)


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Med39 - Able to work effectively within a team.

Med40 - Able to take a history which is patient-centred, sensitive, structured and relevant.

Med41 - Able to undertake a relevant and systematic physical and mental state examination in a

sensitive manner, appropriate for age, gender, culture and clinical condition.

Med42 - Able to define problems and formulate a differential diagnosis.

Med43 - Able to select appropriate investigations and interpret their results.

Med44 - Able to make clinical decisions based upon evidence and findings.

Med45 - Plan patient management, recognising the. Importance of negotiating the management plan

with the patient, or if appropriate, a relative or carer. Effect on the patient. Relevance of age and

social circumstances when determining treatment ...

Med46 - Listening, to patients, relatives/carers/partners, and other healthcare professionals.

Med47 - Explaining, and providing patients and others with adequate information.

Med48 - Mediating and negotiating with patients, carers and colleagues.

Med49 - Handling complaints appropriately.

Med50 - Liaising with other members of the healthcare team.

Med51 - Able to carry out those practical and technical procedures, including the prescribing and

administration of medication, relevant to the role of the pre-registration house officer.

Med52 - Able to produce and maintain contemporaneous, legible, accurate and pertinent records for

patients under their care.

Med53 - Be familiar with basic communication and information technology relevant to their duties.

Med54 - Able to give advice on health promotion and disease prevention.

Med55 - Able to liaise with the different sectors of the health and social care systems and be able to

manage those components relevant to the care of the patient.

Med56 - Able to recognise and carry out the initial treatment of the following emergency situations,

which require immediate action, such as. Cardiac arrest. Anaphylactic shock. The unconscious

patient

Med57 - Able to recognise conditions which require early or immediate intervention by the healthcare

team. Graduates will be able, under appropriate supervision, to undertake tasks to initiate and be

involved in the care of acutely ill patients.

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Med77 - Apply ethical and legal knowledge to their practice, particularly in considering the rights of

patients.

Med78 - Apply ethical and legal knowledge to their practice, particularly in understanding and

complying with requirements of clinical governance.

Med79 - Self-awareness and reflection - evaluating their performance and personal capability, and

recognising the limits of their competence.

Med80 - The ability to manage their learning with respect to continuing professional development.

Med81 - Recognising the pressures on themselves and colleagues created by a busy professional

career, and being aware of important issues in self care, eg stress reduction, avoidance of unhealthy

practices such as alcohol misuse and self-medication.

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