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FOR5005 · Adult sexual assault
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 5Forensic Medicine
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
Sexual assault is addressed in this unit as it pertains to a doctor working in a therapeutic and forensic role with victims. Theoretical and historical perspectives are considered in order to provide a thorough grounding for practical discussions on current legislation and police investigation. The medical role will be examined in detail. Forensic responsibilities are dealt with including specimen collection, laboratory liaison and injury interpretation. The unit will address the medico-legal report and the role of the expert witness in court appearances.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | First 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 | Case Presentation (15mins + 5mins Q&A) | Presentation | 20% | Threshold |
| 2 | Case Study (2,800 words) | Written | 35% | Threshold |
| 3 | Essay (3,600 words) | Written | 45% | Threshold |
Assessment in this unit includes hurdle assessment tasks. Failure of any hurdle assessment task may result in failure of the unit.
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 comprehensive medical service for a victim of sexual assault, including consultation, examination, and documentation;
- Apply comprehensive knowledge of forensic responsibilities in sexual assault cases, including medical responsibilities related to acute injuries, pregnancy issues, medical certificates and prophylaxis;
- Collect forensic evidence based on the application of relevant scientific and legal methods theory;
- Demonstrate strong familiarity with the laboratory treatment of forensic evidence;
- Write a medico-legal report and appear in court under subpoena to assist the court;
- Evaluate epidemiological, historical, theoretical and cultural aspects across a broad range of circumstance in which sexual assault;
Workload
No workload detail published.
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