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Forensic Anthropology BSc (Hons) at University of Dundee

University of Dundee, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Forensic Anthropology BSc (Hons) covers the analysis of human remains for medical and legal purposes, including establishing identity, investigating suspicious deaths and identifying victims of mass disasters. It is a specialised field within forensic science that requires in-depth training in anatomy and skeletal osteology.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Business  |  Duration: 4 or 3 years (4 years from Level 1 entry, 3 years from Level 2 entry)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students study the analysis of human remains, with training in anatomy and skeletal osteology.

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Entry requirements

4-year entry (start at Level 1): A-level CCC (widening access CCD), essential subjects A-level Biology or Chemistry plus GCSE Chemistry and Biology at grade 5/C, or GCSE Combined Science at 5/C, plus GCSE Mathematics at 5/C; SQA Higher BBBC (widening access BBCC), essential subjects Higher Biology, Human Biology or Chemistry plus National 5 Chemistry at C, Biology at C and Mathematics at C; IB diploma 28 points including 5, 5, 4 at higher level, essential subjects Biology at Higher Level plus Standard Level Mathematics and Chemistry at 4. 3-year entry (start at Level 2): A-level BBC, essential subjects A-level Biology plus GCSE Chemistry and Mathematics at C/4; Advanced Higher BB plus Higher BB, essential subjects Advanced Higher Biology plus National 5 Chemistry and Mathematics at C; IB diploma 30 points including 5, 5, 4 at higher level, essential subjects Biology at Higher Level plus Standard Level Mathematics and Chemistry at 4. BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM (4-year entry) or DMM (3-year entry). HNC with B in the Graded Unit and 96 SCQF credits plus essential subject modules (appropriate science units and Mathematics). English language (international applicants): IELTS Academic overall 6.0 with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in each of listening, reading and speaking.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 or 3 years (4 years from Level 1 entry, 3 years from Level 2 entry)

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