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UCL (University College London): Bioarchaeological and Forensic Anthropology
| Institution | UCL (University College London) View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Institute of Archaeology View department profile |
| Web | www.ucl.ac.uk/social-historical-sciences/ |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Get first-hand experience studying human remains in both bioarchaeological and forensic anthropological contexts. This one-year master’s covers all the bases – from intensive skeletal, dental anatomy, procedures for assessing and analysing human skeletal material, to identifying diseases in the skeleton, and the legal context when dealing with modern forensic human remains. It’s the ideal springboard for a career in bioarchaeology, forensic anthropology or archaeology.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in archaeology or related subject from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Ordinarily, students applying for admission to this programme should have taken an undergraduate level human osteology module or human anatomy module (or similar). Alternatively, students could have attended an osteology related field school or have undertaken archaeological field work involving human remains. Students with other types of experience should contact the degree coordinator for advice. English level: Level 2 |
| Location | London, Bloomsbury Gower Street Camden WC1E 6BT |
Summary
Get first-hand experience studying human remains in both bioarchaeological and forensic anthropological contexts. This one-year master’s covers all the bases – from intensive skeletal, dental anatomy, procedures for assessing and analysing human skeletal material, to identifying diseases in the skeleton, and the legal context when dealing with modern forensic human remains. It’s the ideal springboard for a career in bioarchaeology, forensic anthropology or archaeology.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in archaeology or related subject from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Ordinarily, students applying for admission to this programme should have taken an undergraduate level human osteology module or human anatomy module (or similar). Alternatively, students could have attended an osteology related field school or have undertaken archaeological field work involving human remains. Students with other types of experience should contact the degree coordinator for advice. English level: Level 2 |
| Location | London, Bloomsbury Gower Street Camden WC1E 6BT |
Summary
This MSc provides students with fundamental skills and knowledge to study human remains in both bioarchaeological and forensic anthropological contexts. This degree provides students with a solid grounding in all aspects of skeletal and dental anatomy, methods and procedures for assessing human skeletal material, identifying disease in the skeleton, and the legal context when dealing with modern forensic human remains.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in archaeology or related subject from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Ordinarily, students applying for admission to this programme should have taken an undergraduate level human osteology module or human anatomy module (or similar). Alternatively, students could have attended an osteology related field school or have undertaken archaeological field work involving human remains. Students with other types of experience should contact the degree coordinator for advice. English level: Level 2 |
| Location | London, Bloomsbury Gower Street Camden WC1E 6BT |
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