Bioarchaeology

University of York
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year CriminologyForensic science

About this course

This course provides training in the advanced osteoarchaeological analysis of skeletal remains. Uniquely, however, it is the only course in the UK to combine this discipline with the molecular analysis of human remains. Nowhere else can you immerse yourself in the study of stable isotopes, lipid residue analysis, palaeoproteomics and ancient DNA; and play an active role in the development of new techniques in this constantly evolving branch of archaeology. In 2014, seven of the top 100 discoveries in science were in archaeology, and BioArCh staff were involved in three of these. This programme is also available to study at Postgraduate Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate level.

Study Options

This course is available in 3 study options:

Part-time

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MSc

Location: York

Part-time

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: MSc

Location: York

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MSc

Location: York

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2111 Chemical scientists
2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
3111 Laboratory technicians
2472 Archivists, conservators and curators
3119 Science, engineering and production technicians
2112 Biological scientists

Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
York
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Criminology, Forensic science