Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology MSc at University of Dundee

A 12-month full-time MSc combining forensic archaeology and forensic anthropology, covering the recovery and analysis of human remains for legal and humanitarian investigations including homicide, repatriation, mass disasters and war crimes.

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

Forensic searches and excavation for human remains, skeletal analysis to determine identity and cause of death, writing forensic archaeology and skeletal reports, and giving expert-witness evidence. Teaching is by lectures, tutorials and lab and field practical work, with a research dissertation; core modules include Disaster Victim Identification (online).

Career pathways

Forensic search and recovery teams, police and government forensic units, international human rights investigations and disaster victim identification.

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