Forensic Anthropology MSc
University of Dundee
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Forensic anthropology is the study of the human, or what remains of the human, for medico-legal purposes. It plays a key role in cases such as unidentified human remains, homicides, disasters, and war crimes.This course offers expert teaching in the analysis of skeletal remains. This prepares you for careers in forensic science, law enforcement, and related fields.You’ll work with real human skeletal collections, including:the Scheuer collection of juvenile remainsour adult and animal osteology ...Read more

Forensic anthropology is the study of the human, or what remains of the human, for medico-legal purposes. It plays a key role in cases such as unidentified human remains, homicides, disasters, and war crimes.

This course offers expert teaching in the analysis of skeletal remains. This prepares you for careers in forensic science, law enforcement, and related fields.

You’ll work with real human skeletal collections, including:

  • the Scheuer collection of juvenile remains
  • our adult and animal osteology collections

On our MSc course you will learn how forensic anthropology contributes to the analysis and interpretation of human remains.

Our staff are experienced forensic practitioners who bring real-world expertise to your studies. This will help you develop specialist skills.

You’ll join a welcoming and supportive community of students and staff. There are plenty of opportunities for:

  • collaboration
  • research
  • extracurricular activities

These will enrich your learning experience and prepare you for the working world.

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SR
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01 Mar 23

Best: Location is very good. Close to the city centre and most of the buildings close. Worse: Applied for mitigating circumstances for a final exam. They were accepted and..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
01 Mar 23

Meeting likeminded people is the best thing about uni The worst thing is the lack of spare time on my course, it's very easy to get burnt out when you have at least one exam a..Read more

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Entry requirements

A UK Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1) degree. Your degree should be in a relevant subject for studying the course.

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£13,230 per year

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£13,230 per year

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Students from England

£13,230 per year

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Students from Wales

£13,230 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

£22,250 per year

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£22,250 per year

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01 Mar 23
Forensic Anthropology
Best: Location is very good. Close to the city centre and most of the buildings close. Worse: Applied for mitigating circumstances for a final exam. They were accepted and...
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SR
Student Reviewer
01 Mar 23
Forensic Anthropology
Meeting likeminded people is the best thing about uni The worst thing is the lack of spare time on my course, it's very easy to get burnt out when you have at least one exam a...
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University of Dundee
Nethergate Dundee Dundee City DD1 4HN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Dundee  0.2 miles away

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