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Forensic Anthropology BSc (Hons)

Liverpool John Moores University

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Liverpool John Moores University
UCAS CODE: FL4P

Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    City Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary


Why study Forensic Anthropology at Liverpool John Moores University?

- 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, forensic archaeology, human osteology, genetics, crime scene analysis, disaster victim identification and mass graves investigation- Specialist facilities including osteology labs with digital X-ray, 3D laser scanning and printing equipment, geophysics equipment for detecting grave sites, plus scene-of-crime houses and laboratories- 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- 100% of students surveyed said this course was intellectually stimulating (NSS 2024)


About your course

As part of the professionally accredited BSc (Hons) Forensic Anthropology 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 also be actively involved in excavating medieval human burial sites in Cheshire.This is an extremely practical, hands-on programme. It focuses on the recovery of information from locations where bodies are found, as well as the human remains themselves. Fieldwork and practical experience in the osteology labs form a large component of your studies, and you will have the chance to develop your archaeological and anthropological skills working on the Poulton Project in Cheshire.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 18,250per year

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University information

Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool John Moores University

  • University League Table

    81st

  • Campus address

    Liverpool John Moores University, Student Life Building, Copperas Hill, Liverpool, Liverpool, L3 5AJ, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Anthropology

    24th out of 24 2

    57th out of 118 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 196
    130 67%

    17th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    66.0 66%

    17th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.90 73%

    22nd

    19

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    138 65%

    43rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    63.0 63%

    55th

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.15 79%

    30th

    25

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