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FOR4002 · Injury interpretation
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 4Forensic Medicine
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
The unit focuses on the issues surrounding the interpretation of injuries. Areas include the pathophysiology of injuries with particular reference to the anatomical, physiological and pathological principles; injury classification; documentation including forensic photography; injury patterns and circumstances of causation. You will be expected to participate with clinical and post mortem cases.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Southbank | Second semester | Some activities have a choice of on-campus or online teaching activities in a block period (FLX-BLK) |
| Southbank | First semester | Some activities have a choice of on-campus or online teaching activities in a block period (FLX-BLK) |
| University of the Philippines | Second semester | Some activities have a choice of on-campus or online teaching activities in a block period (FLX-BLK) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Online discussion (1,000 words) | Exercise | 15% | — |
| 2 | Case study (1,500 words) | Written | 25% | — |
| 3 | Case Study (1,500 words) | Written | 25% | — |
| 4 | Case report (2,000 words) | Written | 35% | — |
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.
Learning outcomes
- Provide a high level explanation of the pathophysiology of injuries.
- Critically evaluate the factors limiting accurate injury interpretation, including the interpretation of forces producing injury.
- Apply advanced forensic imaging skills to the principles of forensic photography.
- Demonstrate a comprehensive and detailed understanding of the classification of injuries.
- Apply the skills required to accurately document injuries.
- Analyse and interpret mechanisms and circumstances by which the injuries were sustained.
Workload
It is expected that you will need to undertake approximately 12 hours of study per week over the semester. This will include contact time, private study, assessment tasks (case studies, assignments) and, where possible, involvement in casework. You are required to attend all workshops offered at the Department of Forensic Medicine during the semester.
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