MSc Archaeology Bioarchaeology

Course Overview This MSc in Bioarchaeology provides a comprehensive and practical exploration of human and animal skeletal remains to uncover insights into past lives. You will develop expert skills in anatomical analysis with unparalleled access to extensive skeletal and faunal reference collections. The course balances advanced scientific training with cultural understanding, preparing you for a career in archaeology or further research. Key Program Highlights Gain unparalleled practical experience with unlimited access to large human skeletal and UK-leading faunal reference collections. Develop specialist skills in our dedicated labs, including a scanning, imaging, and micro-CT suite, with no prior biology background required. Apply your learning on a 4-week professional placement with leading organizations like Historic England or Wessex Archaeology. Conduct original research through a dissertation, with the potential for publication, embedded within one of our active research groups. Learn from interdisciplinary experts across Medicine, Humanities, and Science, located near World Heritage sites like Stonehenge.