We offer students the unique opportunity to design their own masters course based on their interests and future careers, with a range of core subjects that will underpin their understanding of osteoarchaeology and biomolecular archaeology alongside a broad suite of option modules.
You'll be taught by leading academic specialists from the Archaeology Department’s BioArCh centre for bioarchaeology who work on a range of cutting-edge research and commercial projects that feed into their teaching. We offer students dedicated independent lab time (open labs) with human and animal bones to deepen their anatomical knowledge.
Dissertation projects offer the opportunity to specialise further in your chosen area of focus, including practical skills to enhance employment prospects or prepare students for doctoral research. Dissertation projects are often associated with live research projects or collections and could involve biomolecular analysis of human, animal or plant remains (ancient DNA, stable isotopes, proteins), artefacts (organic residue analysis), osteoarchaeological and palaeopathological analysis, microscopy, radiography, SEM, pXRF and a range of other techniques in world-class facilities. The optional Professional Practice module provides advanced training in osteoarchaeology.
