MSc Bioarchaeology

The MSc in Bioarchaeology from Bournemouth University is a fascinating one-year full-time (or two-year part-time) course that aims to equip students with skills and knowledge in the field of bioarchaeology. The course offers an advanced understanding of archaeological science techniques and their application to the study of archaeobotany and zooarchaeology.Course Content: The course focuses on developing research skills, including course-specific lab-work, scientific communication, data analysis and presentation. The course includes a range of topics such as archaeobotany, zooarchaeology, stable isotope analysis, alongside developing your experimental archaeology skills. The course culminates with an independent research project, which is often based in the New Forest or the Dorset coast and countryside.Key Modules: The course is divided into numerous units including Archaeobotany, Zooarchaeology, Stable Isotope Palaeodiet and Palaeoenvironment, Archaeological Excavation and more. The research project forms the final compulsory unit.Accreditations: Although there is no specific accreditation mentioned, the course promises to hone your professional skills in internationally recognised archaeological science methods.Future Careers: Graduates from this course can pursue careers in a wide array of sectors such as environmental archaeology, cultural resources and heritage management, forensic sciences, and academia. It prepares graduates for further postgraduate study or research in archaeobotany or zooarchaeology, and for employment in commercial archaeology units.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.