This course is designed for professionals who want to improve their skills without engaging in an extensive research dissertation project.

Our Postgraduate Diploma in Anatomy & Forensic Anthropology offers advanced knowledge and practical skills that you can immediately apply within your workplace.

Anatomy is the study of the structure of the body. It deals with the relationship of organs and tissues. This is at a gross (whole organ) and microscopic (histological) level.

Forensic anthropology relates to the identification of unknown individuals. It plays a key role in UK and international investigations. Cases include interpersonal violence and homicide, repatriation, mass disasters, and war crimes.

There are many reasons why you should study at the University of Dundee.

• Were 1st in the UK for Forensic Science (Complete University Guide, 2023).
• Many of our expert staff are forensic practitioners.
• We were the first UK university to use the Thiel embalming system in our teaching. We are now considered the UKs leading Thiel facility. A variety of anatomical institutions across the world have consulted our technicians.
• Youll have access to our Scheuer collection, and animal and human skeletal teaching collections.

This course is optimal for practitioners and professionals in the field who want to expand further knowledge and skills.

Teaching

• lectures
• practicals
• expert witness report
• self-study using our collections