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Bioarchaeological and Forensic Anthropology at UCL (University College London) - UCAS

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Course 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.


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


Fees and funding

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

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Bioarchaeological and Forensic Anthropology at UCL (University College London) - UCAS