BSc (Hons) Forensic Anthropology

Course Overview This specialized course in Forensic Anthropology provides the scientific expertise required to analyze human remains for medicolegal investigations, from identifying individuals to assisting in criminal and mass disaster cases. You will build a comprehensive foundation in biomedical sciences before mastering practical anatomical skills through full-body dissection. The program culminates in a focused study of skeletal analysis, directly preparing you for a career as a forensic practitioner. Key Program Highlights Gain a strong foundation in physiology, biochemistry, and biomedical sciences during your first two years. Learn full-body dissection using our unique Thiel embalmed cadavers, which retain lifelike flexibility and tissue quality. Develop expert knowledge in skeletal anatomy and its critical application in medicolegal death investigations. Acquire practical, hands-on skills essential for the identification of deceased individuals using both hard and soft tissue. Train at a pioneering university that was the first in the UK to use the Thiel embalming system for teaching.