MSc Forensic Anthropology

Liverpool John Moores University

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.