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Master of Human Bioarchaeology and Palaeopathology
- Bradford, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A one-year MSc studying archaeological human remains in their burial context.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate subject knowledge in Human Bioarchaeology and Palaeopathology. Use appropriate research and analytical methods
- Evaluate evidence and communicate reasoned conclusions.
Career outcomes
- University lecturer
- Teaching assistant or post-doctoral researcher
- Osteologist
- Commercial archaeologist
- Museum research
- Curatorial and education staff
- Doctoral research
Curriculum
- One-year MSc with a Dissertation and Professional Development. Modules include Human Bioarchaeology
- Palaeopathology
- Musculoskeletal Anatomy
- Grave Concerns: Investigating the Archaeology of Death and Burial
- and Chronology
- Isotopes and biomolecules.
Entry requirements
Academic
- UK 2:2 degree or equivalent (some courses require a related subject
- Professional experience considered)
- IELTS 6.0 overall (5.5 each) standard
- 6.5 For LLM and psychology courses and 7.0 for Clinical Pharmacy.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree from an approved university equivalent to UK 2:2 (Management page: any discipline, Professional qualifications with relevant experience also accepted, Mature applicants over 21 considered), Engineering, Science and law courses may require a related first degree (course page decides).
Documents you’ll need
- Degree Certificates
- Academic Transcripts
- Two References
- English Proficiency Results if required
- Passport Copy.
How to apply
- Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
- Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £19,500 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £3,900 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | City Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Management, Sciences and Engineering |
| Department | General Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is £19,500 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £3,900 GBP. The estimated living cost is £14,596 GBP.

