This is a 1 year (3 semester) program for full time students, but can be taken cross 2 years at part time.

Core Modules:

• Human Evolution

In this module you’ll explore how humans developed – from the earliest creatures that could be called ‘humans’ 7 million years ago to the development of ‘modern humans’ around 12,000 years ago.

• Human Functional Anatomy

This module will give you an advanced understanding of human musculoskeletal anatomy, with a special emphasis on identifying, describing and reconstructing them.

• Primate Behaviour & Ecology

Here you’ll study the behaviour of human, non-human and pre-human primates. You’ll learn how to observe, understand and interpret primate behaviour on this basis.

• Principles & Methods in Zooarchaeology

This module teaches you how to identify the remains of animals of all kinds, as well as the analysis and recording methods you’ll need to practice as an anthropologist.

• Research Project

Elective Modules:

• Techniques of Archaeological Recovery & Recording
• Principles & Methods in Human Osteology
• Humans, Animals & Diet
• Bodies of Evidence – Skeletal Changes Before & After Death
• Archaeology of Human Remains

The majority of Bournemouth University’s Biological Anthropology graduates go on to become educators or researchers, and quite often both. However, a wide range of career possibilities awaits you. In addition to teaching or academic research, biological anthropologists can find opportunities in law enforcement and investigation or the museum industry. Many recent students have taken roles as Human Palaeontologists, Forensic Consultants, Professional Osteoarchaeologists, Primate Behavioural Ecologists, Conservation Managers or Forensic Archaeologists.