Forensic Anthropology

Forensic anthropology combines physical anthropological knowledge and the application of forensic methods and techniques. the discipline is used by the justice system to solve cases where a missing person or an unknown murder victim is involved. the msc in forensic anthropology provides the skills and knowledge required to pursue a career in the search for missing people, the recovery of evidence and human remains from clandestine graves and the identification of unknown corpses by osteological analysis.

Completing this msc degree will give you the skills to continue into academic research or forge a career as a forensic anthropologist. employment opportunities may be available with the police, serious organised crime agency and mi5. the natural history museum is one of many museums who employ forensic anthropologists and you could also consider graduate schemes within the public sector with, for example: the national government development programme, civil service, nhs management training scheme and nhs clinical scientist training programme.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Liverpool John Moores University has partnerships with the following companies: