2:2 or above in Archaeology, Anthropology or another suitable subject (for example Forensic Science, Medical Science).
Students will normally have a minimum of one GCSE in mathematics.
Other relevant qualifications will be considered.
For North American students a GPA of at least 2.5 on a scale of 4.0 is required, or an equivalent.
Admissions are made on the basis of demonstrated ability, qualifications, experience, references, and, occasionally, interviews.
IELTS at 6.0 or the equivalent
If you do not meet the IELTS requirement, you can take a University of Bradford pre-sessional English course. See the Language Centre for more details. For further information on English Language requirements please see the dedicated international entry requirements page.
This course emphasises the study of archaeological human remains within their funerary context.
It builds upon the School's extensive research in human osteology and palaeopathology and related research expertise in field archaeology, archaeozoology, molecular archaeology and archaeological biogeochemistry.
The course strongly emphasises the integration of biological and archaeological evidence to address problem-orientated research themes and the application of scientific methods to unravelling the human past.
It provides advanced instruction in the identification and analysis of human remains, the techniques and methods applied to understanding human skeletal morphological variation, and the means by which to assess pathological conditions affecting the skeleton.
The course provides access to our world renowned collection of reference material (The Bradford Human Remains Collection), hands-on experience in the School's laboratories, and a substantial individual research dissertation.
The course can be used either as vocational training or, for the MSc, as a foundation from which to commence further research. The course is normally offered on a full-time basis but a part-time route is feasible as well. Individual modules are available to candidates wishing to enhance their specialist knowledge in a particular area.
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Career destinations after the MSc Human Osteology and Palaeopathology have included:
Lecturers, teaching assistants and post-doctoral researchers at universities in the UK and overseas
Osteologists and archaeologists working in commercial archaeology
Research, curatorial and education staff in museums
Other professional careers
The MSc Human Osteology and Palaeopathology has also produced a large number of doctoral research students. They have undertaken research in Bradford and at other universities in the UK and overseas, including Ireland, Sweden, Australia, New Zealand, the USA and Canada.
OSHC: 500 ($) per year
