PhD/MPhil Anatomy and human identification at University of Dundee

Programme overview

Research degrees (PhD, MSc by Research) in forensic anatomy and human identification run by CAHID, working with UK and international partners including INTERPOL, EUROPOL and the United Nations.

Department: Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification (CAHID) | Intake: Starts: May, September, January (applications listed for May 2026, Sep 2026, Jan 2027, May 2027). | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research covers forensic research informing practice and policy, an anatomy facility supporting surgical skills training and anatomical research using Thiel cadavers, and augmented reality anatomical education products.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Honours degree at 2:1 or above and/or a Masters degree in a relevant discipline. Contact Dr Julieta Gomez Garcia-Donas before applying; own PhD topic proposal optional. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in Reading, 5.5 in Listening, 6.0 in Speaking and 6.0 in Writing (other English qualifications accepted; some nationalities exempt).

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Per year of study; Scottish/Rest of UK 2026/27 figure is an estimate; fees may rise by 5% annually; part-time charged pro rata Source

International applicants: GBP 24,720 a year (2026/27). Per year of study; Scottish/Rest of UK 2026/27 figure is an estimate; fees may rise by 5% annually; part-time charged pro rata Source

Intake: Starts: May, September, January (applications listed for May 2026, Sep 2026, Jan 2027, May 2027).

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