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Liverpool John Moores University: Forensic Anthropology
| Institution | Liverpool John Moores University View institution profile |
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| Department | School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences |
| Web | https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/ |
| courses@ljmu.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0151 231 5090 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This professionally accredited MSc provides the skills and knowledge for a career in forensic anthropology. Gain hands-on experience in the field and carry out research.
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Benefit from specialised forensic science labs and facilities
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Study a course developed and delivered by leading researchers
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Professionally accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences
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Gain hands-on experience in the field by getting involved with excavation and bioarchaeological analysis of real human remains at a medieval cemetery - the Poulton Project
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Explore leading methodologies for identification of unknown individuals
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Discover how stratigraphic excavation techniques are used to solve missing person cases
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Look forward to employment opportunities in forensic anthropology and related fields
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Take an optional module in skeletal anatomy – a complete introduction to working with bones
Forensic Anthropology combines physical anthropological knowledge and the application of forensic methods and techniques. The discipline is used by the justice system to solve cases where a missing person or an unknown murder victim is involved.
The MSc in Forensic Anthropology provides the skills and knowledge required to pursue a career in the search for missing people, the recovery of evidence and human remains from clandestine graves and the identification of unknown corpses by osteological analysis.
Your studies will develop a broad understanding of these issues, including excavation, laboratory analysis and the courtroom skills necessary to present findings in a trial. You will learn analytical techniques, taphonomic analysis, field methods and genetic applications, as well as having the unique opportunity to excavate and analyse human remains during archaeological excavations at the Poulton Project archaeological site near Chester.
During your Masters you will learn to: apply a broad knowledge base of human osteology and biology to a range of real and theoretical forensic applications and evaluate the burial contexts of human remains, using this to determine the natural and anthropogenic processes involved in creating them. You will operate in a range of science contexts, taking responsibility for your contributions and outputs and generating information using primary observations of human osteology. You will use this information to form responses to the problems presented.
You will be taught in new human osteology laboratories, which house osteology collections and specialist equipment for digital radiography and 3-dimensional imaging, such as laser scanners and microscribes for advanced morphometric studies.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | -a good second class honours degree in a relevant scientific discipline such as anthropology, anatomy or forensic science International requirements: |
| Location | Liverpool John Moores University Student Recruitment and Admissions Exchange Station Tithebarn Street Liverpool L2 2QP |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | -a good second class honours degree in a relevant scientific discipline such as anthropology, anatomy or forensic science International requirements: |
| Location | Liverpool John Moores University Student Recruitment and Admissions Exchange Station Tithebarn Street Liverpool L2 2QP |
Fees
| England | 9710 GBP for Year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | 9710 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 9710 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 9710 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 17400 GBP for Year 1 |
LJMU
Founded in 1823, LJMU is ranked in the top 500 higher education institutions in the world* and attracts staff and students from over 100 countries. Our postgraduates are highly sought after by employers with over 95%** in work or further study 15 months after graduation.
LJMU is a leading research institution and 94% of the research is considered of international quality or better (Research Excellence Framework, 2021).
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