Forensic Anthropology MSc
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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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About this course
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
- Laboratory
- Anthropology
- Forensic Anthropology
- Disaster Victim
- Training
- Osteology
- Juvenile Osteology
- Developmental
- Forensic Osteology
- Human identification
- Science and the Law
Course programme
All modules are compulsory, the research dissertation can be in the form of original laboratory research or a dissertation in an area pertinent to forensic anthropology
- 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
- Lectures
- Practical classes
- Workshops
- Seminars
You will also have the opportunity to attend talks by invited speakers and researchers.
How you will be assessed- In-course essays
- Computer marked assessments
- Reports
- Presentation exercises including a mock-trial scenario
- Written and practical examinations
- MSc Research Dissertation
Additional information
Forensic Anthropology MSc
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School of Science - Birkbeck University of London
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Canterbury College
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Thompson Rivers University
Bachelor's degree OnlinePrice on request -
Lancaster University
Postgraduate Distance LearningPrice on request -
University of York
Master OnlinePrice on request -
George Washington University
Course Online£ 100
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