MSc Bioarchaeological Science

The Bioarchaeological Science programme offered at the University of Aberdeen comprises study around archaeological materials and remains. It is a postgraduate, one-year, full-time degree that helps students to develop skills and knowledge in the field of archaeological and environmental science.Course Content: The content of this programme is fully integrated with the NORTH Lab's research and ranges from the microscopic analysis, using SEM and stereomicroscopy, to isotopic analyses of human and animal bones. It also focuses on studying how past cultures interacted with the biosphere by examining archaeological sites and materials.Key Modules: Core modules in this programme include Introduction to Quaternary Science, Archaeological Theory and Practice, Archaeozoology, Human Osteoarchaeology, Research Skills for Archaeology and Landscape and Environmental Archaeology. Students can choose an optional module from a selection of five options, including Advanced Geoarchaeology and Archaeobotany.Accreditations: There is no specific accreditation listed for this particular course.Future Careers: Upon successful completion of this course, graduates can have various careers in cultural resource management, museums, environmental consultancy agencies or further academic research. The course equips students with transferable skills that extend to sectors beyond archaeology including project management, logical and scientifically grounded argument formulation, and interpretative skills.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.