About the Department
The Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology focuses on the application of medical knowledge to legal and medico-legal matters.
Students learn how medical evidence is examined and interpreted in cases involving injury, death, poisoning and other legal situations. The department develops an understanding of professional ethics, medical jurisprudence and the responsibilities of healthcare professionals in medico-legal practice.
Teaching & Learning
The department combines classroom education with practical and laboratory-based learning.
- Interactive lectures and academic discussions
- Medico-legal case studies
- Toxicology-based learning
- Forensic examination demonstrations
- Injury and death investigation concepts
- Medical ethics and jurisprudence
Practical learning
Practical learning helps students understand how medical findings and evidence are documented and interpreted in medico-legal situations.
Students gain exposure to forensic case analysis, injury assessment, medico-legal documentation and the principles of toxicological investigation while developing an understanding of the legal responsibilities of medical professionals.
Key Areas of Study
Explore Medicine at the Intersection of Law .Develop a strong foundation in forensic medicine, toxicology and medico-legal practice at the Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology.