Anatomy & Advanced Forensic Anthropology MSc
Master
In Dundee
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Dundee (Scotland)
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Duration
1 Year
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Start date
September
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This one-year degree is designed for students who already hold a first degree (BA or BSc) in Forensic Anthropology or a related subject, and is intended to provide advanced training in subject areas which are germane to current professional requirements, but which are not available collectively at any other institution in the world.
Forensic anthropology is the analysis of human remains for the medico-legal purpose of establishing identity. The discipline has adopted a pivotal role in UK and International investigations in cases of inter-personal violence and homicide, repatriation, mass disasters and war crimes.
Recent mass fatality incidents have highlighted the requirement for national and international disaster victim identification (DVI) capability, and cemented the forensic anthropologist’s role as a significant component within the multi-disciplinary response facility.
Traditionally the forensic anthropologist has dealt with human skeletal remains resulting from unexplained deaths; this professional definition is unrealistically restrictive given the multi-disciplinary nature of the demands of human identification in the twenty-first century. In particular there is a significant requirement for anatomically-trained forensic anthropologists who are competent in dealing with both soft and hard tissues in order to fulfil the requirements of DVI deployment.
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The aim of this programme is to provide training in anatomically-based forensic anthropology, and specifically to provide advanced training in musculoskeletal anatomy, juvenile osteology, comparative forensic osteology and DVI training.
There is a significant requirement for anatomically-trained forensic anthropologists who are competent in dealing with both soft and hard tissues in order to fulfil the requirements of DVI deployment. This degree will train individuals to be competent in specialist areas of anatomy and forensic anthropology.
A degree at 2:1 or above (or equivalent) in osteology, physical anthropology, forensic anthropology, anatomy or a related subject. Alternatively an ability to demonstrate considerable experience in a relevant field will be required.
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Subjects
- Anatomy
- Victim Identification
- Human Gross Anatomy
- Anthropology
- Forensic Anthropology
- Human Gross
- Forensic
- Anthropologists
- Forensic anthropologist
- DVI deployment
Course programme
- CA50002 - Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) training
- CA51003 - Human Gross Anatomy 1
- CA51004 - Developmental Juvenile Osteology
- CA51013 - Forensic Anthropology as Expert Evidence
- CA52003 - Human Gross Anatomy 2
- CA53003 - Anatomy & Advanced Forensic Anthropology Research Project
A variety of teaching methods will be used, including lectures, practical and project work, the use of textbooks and other self-study material, and activities to develop transferable and subject-specific skills.
How you will be assessedA variety of assessment methods will be employed including practical spot exams, online assessment and traditional essay based examination.
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Anatomy & Advanced Forensic Anthropology MSc