Forensic anthropology is the analysis of human remains for medicolegal (medical and legal) purposes. This includes establishing identity, investigating suspicious deaths and identifying victims of mass disasters.
It is a specialised area of forensic science that requires detailed anatomical and osteological training. Identifying the deceased is critical to the successful outcome of all legal investigations.
During your first two years, you’ll study modules within the School of Life Sciences. This gives you a solid understanding of physiology, biochemistry and related biomedical sciences.
As the degree progresses, you’ll develop a sound knowledge of the human body from the early stages of development to adult form. You’ll learn full body dissection on our Thiel embalmed cadavers and understand the practical methods central to anatomy. You’ll focus on skeletal anatomy and begin to learn how the analysis of the skeleton fits within medicolegal investigation.
We were the first UK university to use this embalming system in our teaching. This maintains the fascial layers between structures, is highly flexible and retains lifelike colour and consistency.
It also benefits your learning in becoming a forensic practitioner, as the identification of the deceased relies heavily on not only hard tissue like the skeleton, but also soft tissue information.
Dundee University was the first UK university to use this embalming system in our teaching. This maintains the fascial layers between structures, is highly flexible and retains lifelike colour and consistency.
Our graduates in forensic anthropology have gone on to pursue careers in areas such as: biomedical science scene of crime analysis forensic science investigation osteological research radiology paediatrics orthopaedics
The International Year Zero is the first year of the four year undergraduate course. IYZ is designed to help you gain extra skills in your subject area, as well as English Language, before you continue to year one of your chosen University undergraduate degree course.
Following successful completion of the IYZ, you will continue onto Year One of your degree directly with the University of your choice.
Learn more about International Year ZeroYou can find the applicable international student course fee for your chosen pathway study route listed below.
| Study Route | Tuition Fees (2022-23) | Tuition Fees (2023-2024) |
| International Year Zero (IYZ) | From £12,995 | From £12,995 |
| International Year One (IY1) | From £19,995.00 | From £19,995.00 |
| Pre-Master’s (PM) | From £10,995.00 | From £10,995.00 |
| Please note: There is an additional £200 administration fee payable to Oxford International. Stated fees do not include tuition applicable for your degree course continued at Dundee University. | ||
Students at the International College may be considered for a number of Scholarships that are part of the University of Dundee Scholarship offerings, such as the Global Citizenship Scholarship which awards students up to £5,000 per year of study. Another award is the ICD Progressing with Excellence Scholarship which recognises academic achievement while studying at the International College and awards up to £6,000 per year of study.
These scholarships are awarded for the University of Dundee period of study. Other Scholarships may be available for the ICD period of study, and you should contact your agent or Oxford International regional representative for full details of these.
For more information on scholarships available to ICD students visit the ICD Scholarships page.
Oxford International offers a number of scholarship opportunities for students applying for an academic course under the Core Scholarship. The scholarships are targeted at different regions around the world, awards range from partial contribution towards tuition fees to awards covering part or full pathway course fees at the international college.
Please note you’ll have to apply for the Core Scholarship and only a selection of students will be awarded. For more information on the scholarships we offer to international students please contact us.
Applying is easy. Complete the online application form and follow the instructions. If you have any queries please contact us.
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