Forensic Anthropology
University of DundeeUndergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Physiotherapy, physiology, and pathologyAnthropology
A-Level Entry
CCC - CCD
About this course
Forensic anthropology is the analysis of human remains for medical and legal purposes. This includes establishing identity, investigating suspicious deaths, and identifying victims of mass disasters. All these are critical to the successful outcome of legal investigations.1st in the UK for Forensic Science (Complete University Guide, 2023). We were the first UK university to use Thiel embalming in our teaching. You’ll learn full body dissection on our Thiel embalmed cadavers. These cadavers maintain the fascial layers between structures. They are flexible and keep their lifelike colour and consistency. This benefits your learning in becoming a forensic practitioner. The identification of the deceased relies on not only hard tissue like the skeleton but also soft tissue information.
During your first two years, you'll study modules within the School of Life Sciences. This gives you a solid understanding of physiology, biochemistry, and related biomedical sciences.
As the degree progresses, you'll develop a sound knowledge of the human body from the early stages of development to the adult form. You'll focus on skeletal anatomy. You will begin to learn how the analysis of the skeleton fits within a medicolegal investigation.
Entry Requirements
A-Level Grades CCC - CCD
Scottish Higher BBBC - BBCC
BTEC MMM - MMP
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:
3111 Laboratory technicians
2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
3219 Health associate professionals
2222 Occupational therapists
3213 Medical and dental technicians
2221 Physiotherapists
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 4 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Dundee
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Physiotherapy, physiology, and pathology, Anthropology