Overview
The department of the Forensic Medicine and Toxicology was established in 1986 along with other departments of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine – Suez Canal University. The department is responsible for teaching the Veterinary Forensic science and general and specific toxicology to the fourth year students within the Veterinary education curriculum.
The department also trains students at the postgraduate level through offering two degree programs, Master's degree (MVSc.) and (PhD) degree in the Forensic Medicine and Toxicology sciences.
The department has several major ongoing research programs involving basic sciences, toxicology of pesticides, and applied toxicology. These researches are expected to enhance teaching and research aspects and improve life for both animals and humans.
Vision
Is to become a center of excellence in providing qualitative knowledge of basic science in forensic medicine and toxicology to the Veterinary profession and related sciences in dealing with fundamental biological questions and dealing with the application of medical knowledge to legal questions.
Mission
To make sure that all students who pass through our department leave with scientific knowledge and practical foundation in the Forensic Medicine and Toxicology. These courses are the starting point of many health-related profession and are the keystones of a healthy functioning animal's body as well as being indispensable in crime judgment. We attempt to give the students a solid base in those disciplines.
Goals
- Teaching the Forensic Medicine and Toxicology course to the 4th grade students.
- Preparing a qualified Veterinarian who can:
- Deal the cases of the death and determine its causes.
- Diagnose and differentiate between different cases of toxicity as well as treating it.
- To prevent toxicity and protect the environment.
- To be an advanced center that introduces the basics of the Forensic Medicine and Toxicology for postgraduate Egyptian and Arabian students.