Don't miss our weekly Masters newsletter | Sign up now Don't miss our weekly Masters newsletter | Sign up now

  MSc - Forensic Osteology and Field Recovery Methods


University of Kent    School of Anthropology and Conservation

Full time & Part time September MSc 1 Year Full Time / 2 Years Part Time
Anthropology (2)

FindAMasters summary

The MSc in Forensic Osteology and Field Recovery Methods at the University of Kent offers a unique opportunity to develop practical skills in excavating and analyzing human remains. With access to one of the largest skeletal collections in the UK, you'll gain hands-on experience in reconstructing biological profiles and studying skeletal diseases. The programme is taught by internationally respected academics and supported by state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. Entry requirements include a first or second class honours degree in biological anthropology or related fields, although non-traditional education paths are also considered. This programme opens doors to careers in academia, archaeology, the police sector, and more.

About the course

Register your interest in graduate study at University of Kent

Develop the practical skills required to excavate and analyse human remains in the field. You also have the opportunity to access one of the largest human skeletal collections in the UK, with extensive skeletal pathology and accompanying radiographs.

Gain the theoretical knowledge and techniques needed to reconstruct biological profiles from hard tissue and apply this to your fieldwork. Explore the challenges of mass disasters, burials and skeletal diseases through different scientific approaches and benefit from our active research culture.

Read more about this course

Entry Requirements

A first or second class honours degree in biological anthropology or other associated fields (eg., Forensic Science; Archaeology; Anatomy). In certain circumstances, we will consider students who have not followed a conventional education path. These cases are assessed individually.

All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.




 Course Content

Visit institution website

Open days


Where will I study?

Where is University of Kent

Videos


All Available Videos:
Discover University of Kent's inspirational locations & facilities Discover University of Kent's inspirational locations & facilities 08/08/2023 12:47:14
Discover University of Kent's inspirational l...
Postgraduate study - University of Kent Postgraduate study - University of Kent 08/08/2023 12:47:19
Postgraduate study - University of Kent
International support International support 01/03/2017 10:55:15
International support
We stand for ambition | University of Kent We stand for ambition | University of Kent 08/08/2023 12:47:29
We stand for ambition | University of Kent
Postgraduate study | Why choose Kent | University of Kent Postgraduate study | Why choose Kent | University of Kent 08/08/2023 12:47:41
Postgraduate study | Why choose Kent | Univer...
Search Suggestions

Based on your current searches we recommend the following search filters