MSc Bioarchaeology

The MSc Bioarchaeology course, offered by the University of York, is an intensive and interactive program encompassing theoretical learning, practical sessions, and independent research. This full-time one year course allows students to explore relationships between culture and biology, and apply various techniques to investigate archaeological materials. Course Content: The course offers a wide-ranging interdisciplinary study of Bioarchaeology. It covers key areas such as human osteoarchaeology, comparative anatomy, zooarchaeology (mammal, bird, fish, shellfish),interdisciplinary approaches in bioarchaeology, and archaeological science techniques. Students will develop practical skills in the analysis of archaeological materials, learn to interpret archaeological evidence from the biological record, and conduct a detailed independent dissertation. Key Modules: Core modules include Key Concepts in Bioarchaeology, Biological Anthropology, Bioarchaeology Afternoon Classes, and Research Design and Quantitative Methods in Archaeology. Students would also undertake an independent research project for their MSc Dissertation.Future Careers: Graduates from this course often work as specialists within archaeological units, heritage agencies, and museums. Others continue their studies to pursue academic and research careers. The programme also provides a wide array of transferable skills such as report writing, data analysis, and project management which are valuable in a wide range of careers.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.