Forensic Anthropology focusses on the identification, analysis
and interpretation of human osseous materials recovered from
forensic contexts, whether crime scenes, war graves, or mass
disasters. Click an image to view the full size version. The
bones and teeth of the skeleton are often all that remains of a
deceased person and can provide such information as age at
death, sex, stature, indications of general health and
lifestyle, all of which can assist in the personal
identification of that individual. The scientific study of crime
scene evidence, post mortem interval and taphonomy can provide
an insight into the circumstances surrounding death. The
programme was introduced in 2007 to meet a growing demand.
Student intake has grown steadily since then and there is now a
energetic community of human osteologists, working in both the
forensic and archaeological fields, from all parts of the world.
While intensive and challenging, the taught MSc programme with
its emphasis on academic excellence combined with