Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Forensic Anthropology

Forensic anthropology is the analysis of human remains for medicolegal (medical and legal) purposes. This includes establishing identity, investigating suspicious deaths and identifying victims of mass disasters. It is a specialized area of forensic science that requires detailed anatomical and osteological training. Identifying the deceased is critical to the successful outcome of all legal investigations.

During the first two years, students will study modules within the School of Life Sciences. This gives them a solid understanding of physiology, biochemistry and related biomedical sciences.

As the degree progresses, students will develop a sound knowledge of the human body from the early stages of development to adult form. They'll learn full body dissection on Dunee's Thiel embalmed cadavers and understand the practical methods central to anatomy. Students will focus on skeletal anatomy and begin to learn how the analysis of the skeleton fits within medicolegal investigation.

University of Dundee was the first UK university to use this embalming system in their teaching. This maintains the fascial layers between structures, is highly flexible and retains lifelike colour and consistency.