Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification

Study human anatomy and forensic science with active practitioners working and researching at the very top of their field

Skeleton model in foreground, students in labcoats in background
2nd in the UK for Forensic Science

Complete University Guide 2026

3rd in the UK for Anatomy and Physiology

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

Students from around the world choose to study at the world-renowned Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification (CAHID), part of the School of Science and Engineering. The teaching of human anatomy is a fundamental part of our courses. We are one of only a handful of universities in the UK using Thiel embalming methods to produce near life like cadavers. You will gain invaluable practical experience.

You will learn from case-active practitioners and become part of a community contributing to ground-breaking changes in forensic anthropology, anatomical knowledge exchange, imaging, and improved surgical procedures.

Research activity was assessed as either ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’

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Stories

Press release

Crematorium plaque commemorates ‘silent teachers’

A plaque has been installed at Dundee Crematorium to commemorate the ‘silent teachers’ who selflessly gifted their bodies for anatomical teaching, training and research

  • Published on 7 April 2023
Press release

Can you help solve a Christmas crime?

Someone has been sneaking into Santa’s office and forensic scientists from the University of Dundee need the help of children near and far to look at the clues left behind and catch the culprit

  • Published on 22 December 2022