MSc Forensic Anthropology

This professionally accredited MSc provides the skills and knowledge for a career in forensic anthropology. Gain hands-on experience in the field and carry out research. Learn in specialist forensic science labs and facilities. You will have access to one of the largest collections of real human skeletons available to students Study a course developed and delivered by internationally-recognised researchers and practitioners in the field of forensic anthropology Professionally accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences Gain hands-on experience in the field by getting involved with excavation and anthropological analysis of real human remains at the Poulton Project medieval cemetery Explore leading methodologies for identification of unknown individuals Discover how stratigraphic excavation techniques are used to solve missing person cases Look forward to employment opportunities in forensic anthropology and related fields Take an optional module in skeletal anatomy — a complete introduction to working with bones Forensic Anthropology combines physical anthropological knowledge and the application of forensic methods and techniques. The discipline is used by the justice system to solve cases where a missing person or an unknown murder victim is involved. The MSc in Forensic Anthropology provides the skills and knowledge required to pursue a career in the search for missing people, the recovery of evidence and human remains from clandestine graves and the identification of unknown corpses by osteological analysis. Your studies will develop a broad understanding of these issues, including excavation, laboratory analysis and the courtroom skills necessary to present findings in a trial. You will learn analytical techniques, taphonomic analysis, field methods and genetic applications, as well as having the unique opportunity to excavate and analyse human remains during archaeological excavations at the Poulton Project archaeological site near Chester. During your Masters you will learn to: apply a broad knowledge base of human osteology and biology to a range of real and theoretical forensic applications and evaluate the burial contexts of human remains, using this to determine the natural and anthropogenic processes involved in creating them. You will operate in a range of science contexts, taking responsibility for your contributions and outputs and generating information using primary observations of human osteology. You will use this information to form responses to the problems presented. You will be taught in new human osteology laboratories, which house osteology collections and specialist equipment for digital radiography and 3-dimensional imaging, such as laser scanners and micro scribes for advanced morphometric studies.

You will need: Home International Qualification requirements Undergraduate degree 2:2 honours degree in a relevant scientific discipline such as anthropology, anatomy or forensic science and an academic reference or alternative qualifications, coupled with a significant period of relevant work experience Further information RPL RPL is accepted on this programme International requirements Show all sections IELTS IELTS 6.5 (Minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent. View country specific entry requirements Other international requirements Please note: All international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check via ECCTIS. View country specific entry requirements Contact LJMU's International Admissions Team for guidance on visa information. Further information is also available from our international web pages. Further information RPL RPL is accepted on this programme Find your country Please Note: All international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check. How to apply Securing your place at LJMU To apply for this programme, you are required to complete an LJMU online application form. You will need to provide details of previous qualifications and a personal statement outlining why you wish to study this programme.

IELTS IELTS 6.5 (Minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

International students: £18,740 per year

UK students: £11,450 per year

UK/Home: £11,450 per year

International: £18,740 per year

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• Liverpool John Moores University, City Campus, Liverpool, United Kingdom