Forensic Anthropology BSc (Hons)

Liverpool John Moores University

Through studying the BSc (Hons) Forensic Anthropology degree at Liverpool John Moores University, you will acquire a solid grounding in human biology and skeletal anatomy, human variation, environmental sciences and forensic techniques to prepare you for a career as a forensic anthropologist. You will have access to our excellent collections of human skeletal remains, as well as dedicated laboratories for analysing and documenting skeletal material. We also have geophysics equipment for exploring burial contexts, specialist forensic analysis facilities and a scene-of-crime lab. You will be actively involved in excavating medieval human burial sites in Cheshire.

• Accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences
• Extensive hands-on fieldwork and laboratory work
• Opportunity to study abroad for a semester or year or to undertake a year-long work placement
• Access to excellent collections of human skeletal remains
• Taught by experts in forensic anthropology, human osteology, genetics, crime scene analysis, excavation and mass grave investigation
• Specialist facilities including geophysics equipment for exploring burial contexts, plus forensic analysis and scene-of-crime labs and an osteology lab with digital X-ray and 3D laser scanning equipment
• This degree is available to study following a foundation year
• International Foundation Year course available offering direct progression onto this degree programme - visit LJMU's International Study Centre to find out more