Forensic Anthropology, BSc (Hons)

Forensic anthropology involves the examination of human remains to support medical and legal objectives, such as determining identity, probing suspicious deaths, and identifying victims of mass disasters. These efforts are essential for effective legal investigations. Ranked first in the UK for Forensic Science (Complete University Guide, 2023), our program pioneered the use of Thiel embalming for teaching. Students engage in full-body dissection on Thiel-embalmed cadavers, which preserve fascial layers, flexibility, and lifelike qualities, enhancing learning by integrating soft tissue analysis with skeletal studies for forensic practice.In the first two years, students pursue modules in the School of Life Sciences, building a strong foundation in physiology, biochemistry, and biomedical sciences. As the program advances, it emphasizes human anatomy from development to adulthood, with a focus on skeletal structures and their role in medicolegal investigations. Detailed modules and assessment methods are available on the course webpage at dundee.ac.uk.

Modules can be viewed on the course webpage at dundee.ac.uk