Forensic anthropology is the study of the human, or what remains of the human, for medico-legal purposes. It plays a key role in UK and international investigations in cases of inter-personal violence and homicide, repatriation, mass disasters and war crimes.
You will learn how forensic anthropology contributes to the analysis and interpretation of human remains. Many of our expert staff are forensic practitioners. They will help you gain the skills needed to interpret skeletal remains, produce and present expert witness reports, and learn how these reports are used in the legal process. You will also study either skeletal development or the techniques used in the search for human remains.
You'll have access to our skeletal collections to aid you in your understanding and knowledge of the human skeleton and the differentiation of human and animal remains. Our collections include:
the unique Scheuer collection of juvenile skeletal remains
the adult osteology collection
the animal osteology collection.
Careers:
Completing this MSc degree will give you the skills to continue into academic research or take the next steps in forging a career as a forensic anthropologist, physical anthropologist, forensic scientist or allied careers using the transferable skills gained.
Our graduates have gone on to roles in the following areas:
academia
teaching
research
museums
project management
forensic scene examination
law enforcement
further postgraduate training.
For international students
A UK Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1) degree. IELTS Overall 6.5 - Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0, Speaking 6.0. The TOEFL score would be Overall:88; writing:23, Listening:21, Reading:20 and Speaking:20.
12 months - Full time
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Fee
£20,600.00 (US$ 26,603) per yearThe mentioned fee is for 2024/25 year entry. There might be a sight increase in 2025/26 year entry. This is a fixed fee Please check with institution
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Start Date
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Address
Dundee City Campus 1, University of Dundee, Dundee, DD1 4HN, Scotland, United Kingdom
Alumni Scholarship
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Value of scholarship
The University of Dundee provides up to £3,000 for Alumni Students.
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How to applay
There is not a separate application form for this scholarship. You must apply to study an eligible course at the University of Dundee first and your eligibility will be assessed as part of your course application.
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Requierments
The University of Dundee provides up to £3,000 for Alumni Students. If you meet the following criteria, then you will be eligible to receive the scholarship:
Have applied to study a full (180 credit) postgraduate taught course
Your course starts in September 2023.
Have graduated from the University of Dundee, having previously completed a full undergraduate or postgraduate taught degree
If you are not a direct graduate of the University of Dundee, but someone in your immediate family is, then you are also eligible for this Scholarship. If you meet the following criteria, then you will be eligible to apply for this scholarship:
Have applied to study a full (180 credit) postgraduate taught course.
Your course starts in September 2023.
Have an immediate family member who has studied at the University of Dundee, having completed a full undergraduate or postgraduate taught degree. Immediate family members include Siblings, Children, Parents and Spouses.
Where eligible, this scholarship can be combined with one of the following scholarships:
Global Excellence or
Global Citizenship or
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships (one region only)
Only one Alumni award can be awarded, either the direct graduate award or family award.
The value of this scholarship varies depending on your fee status:
For Home and RUK applicants the value of the scholarship is £1,500 GBP, for 1 year only
For International applicants, the value of the scholarship is £3,000 GBP, for 1 year only.
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Who can applay
England, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, All international, EU, UK
Global Citizenship Scholarship (September 2023)
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Value of scholarship
£5,000 discount of tuition fees (per year of study)
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How to applay
Complete the application form to apply for this scholarship - Closing date : Monday 31 July 2023 at 23:59 (UK time) for Sep 2023 entry.
All applications must be submitted via the linked form and will not be accepted via email. Any applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered.
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Requierments
Our Global citizenship scholarship recognises applicants who strongly align with the University of Dundee's values of
valuing people
working together
integrity
making a difference
excellence
To be considered for a scholarship, you must:
Have submitted an application to study at the University of Dundee for September 2023, and received an Offer for a full-time, on campus Course. Please see our Terms and Conditions for exclusions.
Hold International Fee Status as determined by the University of Dundee, which is communicated in your Offer letter.
Not hold any other University of Dundee Scholarships.