MSc Forensic Anthropology

The Forensic Anthropology MSC course at Liverpool John Moores University provides students with advanced training in both anthropology and forensic anthropological practice. This unique course offers a hands-on practical experience in a human taphonomic facility, which simulates the processes of human decomposition.Course Content: The course counts for a total of 180 credits and is divided into three segments: compulsory modules, optional modules and a research project. The compulsory modules focus on fundamental aspects of forensic anthropology such as taphonomy, excavation and post-mortem interval. Optional modules provide an opportunity to develop further skills aligned to your career aspirations. The final segment will allow you to undertake research of your own.Key Modules: The programme covers key modules including 'Forensic Anthropology', 'Human Identification', 'Human Functional Anatomy', 'Taphonomy', and 'Forensic Anthropology Research Project'. Accreditations: No specific accreditation information is available for this course.Future Careers: The concepts and skills obtained in this course can lead to careers in law enforcement agencies, human rights organizations, or forensic laboratories. This course also opens up opportunities for contract work and consultancy roles within fields such as mass disaster victim identification processes or historical contexts.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.