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    Forensic Anthropology, MSc/PGDip/PGCert
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    Forensic Anthropology, MSc/PGDip/PGCert

    University of Central Lancashire

    University of Central Lancashire

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    United Kingdom, Preston

    University RankQS Ranking
    995

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Master by Course Work

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Campuses

    preston

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026
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    Duration 1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 17,900  / year
    Next Intake September-2026

    Forensic Anthropology, MSc/PGDip/PGCert

    About

    Our MSc Forensic Anthropology is designed for graduate students and practitioners wanting to develop their skills in the examination and interpretation of evidence from human skeletal remains.

    Through four practical taught modules, you’ll gain hands-on experience of human skeletal remain and human and comparative faunal anatomy. You’ll also learn about human and animal decomposition processes and the evaluation and presentation of such evidence in a legal context.

    After completing the taught element of the course, you’ll undertake an in-depth research project to develop and specialise your forensic anthropology and taphonomy research skills.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    4-year Degree from Government University / Recognised Private University GPA 2.5/4 (C+) (Above Average) on the 4 point scale or 3/5 (70-75%) (C) (Good+) on the 5 point scale

    Associate Degree AND2-year Degree from Government University / Recognised Private University GPA 2.5/4 (C+) (Above Average) on the 4 point scale or 3/5 (70-75%) (C) (Good+) on the 5 point scale

    English Program Requirements

  • For applicants where English is a second language, IELTS 6.0 with no component score less than 5.5
  • Career

    Future careers

    On completion of the MSc Forensic Anthropology, you will be ready for a career in forensic science. You can specialise in forensic anthropology and taphonomy, criminal investigation, or choose further study.

    Our course provides an excellent starting point for a career in the competitive sector of forensic science. You’ll gain hands-on experience with real human skeletal remains, and at one of the UK’s leading taphonomy facilities, allowing you to further specialise in forensic anthropology and taphonomy.

    You’ll also gain many transferrable skills that will allow you to take advantage of employment opportunities in crime scene investigation, forensic science providers, museums, law enforcement, analytical laboratories, education, the NHS, and the wider scientific sector.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    GBP 17,900 

    Application Fee

    GBP  
    University of Central Lancashire

    Forensic Anthropology, MSc/PGDip/PGCert

    University of Central Lancashire

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    United Kingdom,

    Preston

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