Subject

Anatomy and Human Identification courses

Our courses cover forensic science, Thiel embalming techniques, and hands-on dissection to advance your career in medical and legal fields

7th in the UK for Archaeology and Forensic Science

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

3rd in the UK for Anatomy and Physiology

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

2nd in the UK for Forensic Science

Complete University Guide 2026

1st in the Scotland for Overall Student Satisfaction in Anatomy

National Student Survey 2025

Undergraduate courses

Postgraduate courses

Type
Course

Forensic Anthropology MSc

Develop skills for the analysis and identification of human skeletal remains that can further your career in forensic anthropology or allied professions

  • Postgraduate
  • Full time
  • 12 months
Type
Course

Forensic Anthropology PGDip

Study forensic anthropology, making use of our unique skeletal collections. You will learn from Chartered and Certified Forensic Anthropologists

  • Postgraduate
  • Full time
  • 9 months
Type
Course

Human Anatomy MSc

Learn about human anatomy. You will do so by carrying out full body dissection on Thiel embalmed cadavers

  • Postgraduate
  • Full time
  • 12 months
Type
Course

Medical Art MSc

Medical art encompasses a wide range of applications. This ranges from patient communication and information to medical teaching and training

  • Postgraduate
  • Full time
  • 12 months
Type
Course

Medical Art PGDip

Medical art encompasses a wide range of applications from patient communication and information to medical teaching and training

  • Postgraduate
  • Full time
  • 9 months

Research degrees

A hand reaching out and grabbing an X-ray of a human chest cavity.

Developing your research skills with a MSc by research or PhD in Anatomy and Human Identification.

Anatomy and human identification research degrees

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