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
12 Months
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Start date
September
Forensic anthropology is the analysis of human remains for medico-legal purposes. The discipline has adopted a pivotal role in UK and International investigations of inter-personal violence and homicide, repatriation, mass disasters and war crimes.
Our course provides you with training in dedicated laboratory areas with access to the skeletal collections in the Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification (CAHID). There are is unique mix of theoretical subject matter combined with hands on practical experience which is delivered by case active academic staff who are world leaders in the field.
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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. If you are seeking a career in forensic anthropology, human osteology or the forensic sciences, this course will greatly increase your employment opportunities.
An honours degree at 2:1 or above (or equivalent) in a relevant biomedical science, or an ability to demonstrate considerable experience in a relevant field.
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Subjects
- Identification
- Training
- Victim
- Laboratory
- Developmental
- Osteology
- Forensic Osteology
- Processes
- Forensic Human
- Anthropology
Course programme
- CA50002 - Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) training
- CA51004 - Developmental Juvenile Osteology
- CA51011 - Forensic Osteology
- CA51012 - Peri and Post-Mortem Processes
- CA52009 - Forensic Human Identification
- CA52010 - Forensic Science and the Law
- CA53004 - Forensic Anthropology Research Project
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Forensic Anthropology MSc