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Bioarchaeology: Human Osteology University of Exeter

Award Attendance Study Duration Start Domestic fees International fees
MSc On-Campus Full-time 1 years September find out find out

Course overview

  • Learn how to identify the bones of the human skeleton and undertake analysis of human skeleton remains
  • To aid your studies, we have a laboratory dedicated to the study of anatomical variation and palaeopathological conditions in human and animal bones
  • This fast-advancing field combines archaeology with branches of natural sciences

Entry requirements

We will consider applicants with a 2:2 Honours degree or above in their first degree in archaeology, history, ancient history, anthropology, biology, geography, geology, chemistry, heritage, or similar. While we normally only consider applicants who meet these criteria, if you are coming from a different academic background which is equivalent to degree level, or have relevant work experience, we would welcome your application.

For applicants from different academic backgrounds or with relevant work experience, please use your Personal Statement to provide additional information. This might include:

  • Why you want to study this course at the University of Exeter and what personal qualities make you suitable for postgraduate study.
  • Relevant background (work/degree experience).
  • Lecturers/modules you are particularly interested in and why.
  • Career/future ambitions and how the course will help you achieve them.

Feel free to informally contact the Programme Director (see above) for advice before submitting your formal application.

Please also see our guidance on essential documentation required for an initial decision on taught programme applications.

Entry requirements for international students

Please visit our entry requirements section for equivalencies from your country and further information on English language requirements.

English language requirements

International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B2.

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