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Overview
Students in the Anthropology - Forensic and Biological Anthropology program of The University of Montana may develop and demonstrate research skill by formulating a research project designed to contribute original knowledge to the field of forensic anthropology, bioarchaeology, human variation, or human skeletal biology, with the findings presented in a thesis. Pursuing this track will help the student prepare to pursue a career as a forensic or physical/biological anthropologist, or to continue their graduate education toward a doctorate.
Students in the Anthropology - Forensic and Biological Anthropology program of The University of Montana will:
- develop and demonstrate competency in the skills forensic anthropologists by undertaking a project that results in a report, exhibit, or other scholarly contribution of the sort produced by professionals in the field.
- prepare for a career as a forensic anthropologist or other career that emphasizes the practical application of skills in skeletal analysis.
- demonstrate progress toward and satisfaction of their goals by collecting the work produced in their courses and other experiences into a portfolio.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Contemporary Anthropological Thought
- Seminar in Human Variation and Evolution
- Advanced Forensic Anthropology
- Seminar in Bioarchaeology and Skeletal Biology
- Theory and Methods in Physical Anthropology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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More details
This is a priority deadline. Complete application packets received after this date will be considered on a space available basis.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Archaeology Anthropology Forensic Science View 101 other Masters in Archaeology in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- A Bachelors of Arts or Sciences degree
- A grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 for the M.A. degree program
- Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) scores and/or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores
- Positive letters of recommendation
- A statement of purpose that indicates professional goals compatible with the research specialties of the faculty.
Tuition Fee
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International
11880 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5940 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
11880 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5940 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
3444 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1722 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for Missoula
1000 - 2071 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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