MSc Bioarchaeology

Institution Bournemouth University
Method At the institution
Location Poole
Type Masters

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MSc Bioarchaeology

Entry requirements A Bachelors Honours degree, 2:1 or above or equivalent in a relevant discipline and/or relevant comprehensive professional experience. If English is not your first language you\'ll need IELTS 6.5 (Academic) or above.
Academic title MSc
Course description Why study MSc Bioarchaeology at BU?

Animal bones and human remains are amongst the most common finds on archaeological excavations of all periods
The archaeological profession has an increasing need for staff with osteoarchaeological training, to assist in the interpretation of archaeological sites and understanding the human experience in the past, particularly their relationship with animals
Choose one of two specialist pathways within the overall context of bioarchaeology
MSc Bioarchaeology (Anthropology) – provides opportunities to understand the deeper human past and is ideal if you intend to pursue doctoral-level study of human evolution
MSc Bioarchaeology (Osteoarchaeology) – gives you the opportunity to engage in more advanced study of non-human faunal remains. Practical experience of the methods and techniques used for recording and analysing osteological remains is embedded throughout the course.

We hold one of the largest human remains collections among UK universities
Please note that this course is not recruiting for January 22.

We have an incredible collection of human skeletal remains, comprising more than 700 specimens. This is one of the largest such collections to be held by any UK university. Our zooarchaeology collection contains over 500 known reference skeletons of mammals, birds, fish and reptiles, including everything you need from cows and wild boar to mice and frogs. We also have licenced specimens of rare and endangered species in this collection.