Anatomy & Forensic Anthropology MSc at University of Dundee

Programme overview

The MSc teaches students to analyse human remains to establish identity for medico-legal purposes, combining anatomy with forensic anthropology through full-body dissection of Thiel-embalmed cadavers and skeletal analysis.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Engineering, and Business | Duration: 12 months, full time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Hands-on study covers full-body dissection, skeletal remains analysis for forensic identification, and writing forensic reports and presenting findings.

Career pathways

Leads to careers in forensic science, healthcare and academia.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK 2:1 honours degree in osteology, physical anthropology, forensic anthropology, anatomy or a related subject; applicants without it may apply with appropriate professional experience. English language (applicants who need to prove it; some nationalities exempt): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, Writing 6.0, Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Speaking 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,900 a year. Same fee for Scottish and rest of UK/Republic of Ireland students; per year of study. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,900 a year. Per year of study, before scholarships. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months, full time

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