Human Osteology and Palaeopathology MSc
Master
In Bradford
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Bradford
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Duration
1 Year
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Different dates available
This course emphasises the study of archaeological human remains within their funerary context.
It builds upon the School's extensive research in human osteology and palaeopathology and related research expertise in field archaeology, archaeozoology, molecular archaeology and archaeological biogeochemistry.
The course strongly emphasises the integration of biological and archaeological evidence to address problem-orientated research themes and the application of scientific methods to unravelling the human past.
It provides advanced instruction in the identification and analysis of human remains, the techniques and methods applied to understanding human skeletal morphological variation, and the means by which to assess pathological conditions affecting the skeleton.
The course can be used either as vocational training or, for the MSc, as a foundation from which to commence further research. The course is normally offered on a full-time basis but a part-time route is feasible as well. Individual modules are available to candidates wishing to enhance their specialist knowledge in a particular area.
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Subjects
- Archaeology
- International
- Part Time
- Full Time
- Palaeopathology
- Analysis of Human Remains
- Archaeometry
- Investigating the Archaeology of Death and Burial
- Musculoskeletal
- Comparative Anatomy
Course programme
The modules for this course can be found in the latest programme specification.
The programme can be used either as vocational training or as a foundation from which to commence further research. The programme is offered on a full-time basis or part-time over up to 5 years. Individual modules are available to candidates wishing to enhance their specialist knowledge in a particular area.
Students can choose to undertake a substantial individual research dissertation or they can alternatively select a non-dissertation route which includes a substantial research and writing assignment that requires advanced level academic writing skills and a population level analysis that meets the requirements of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), Management of Projects in the Historic Environment (MoRPHE) and associated professional standards (by CIfA, and BABAO).
- Professional Development Core (20 credits)
- Analysis of Human Remains Core (20 credits)
- Musculo-skeletal and Comparative Anatomy Core (30 credits)
- Palaeopathology Core (30 credits)
- Grave Concerns: Investigating the Archaeology of Death and Burial Option (20 credits)
- Archaeometry Option (20 credits)
- Dissertation Option (60 credits)
The MSc award can be obtained with enhanced professional training (MSc without dissertation) in which case, the following modules are taken instead of the Dissertation:
- Osteology Research Paper Option (20 credits)
- Advanced Skeletal Report Option (40 credits)
Human Osteology and Palaeopathology MSc