Human Bioarchaeology and Palaeopathology University of Bradford

Overview

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  Human Bioarchaeology and Palaeopathology programme from University of Bradford  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.

Career prospects

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