Teaching and assessment for Anatomy & Forensic Anthropology PGDip

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Teaching

lectures
practicals
expert witness report
self-study using our collections

Assessment

practical spot exams
online assessment
traditional essay based exams
skeletal reports
presentations
critical reviews of literature

Core Modules

These modules are an essential part of your course.

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Module code: CA50002 Credits: 10 Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2

Mass fatality events such as tsunamis, floods, or train crashes result in many deaths. In these cases, each victim must be recovered, identified, and returned to their family. This module will examine the process of Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) around the world.

Disaster Victim Identification (Online) full module details

Module code: CA51002 Credits: 15 Semester: Semester 2

Embryology and development anatomy explores the development of humans from fertilisation onwards.

You will learn about the events leading to the development of different body systems. You will also learn about how differences between individuals are established.

Embryology and Developmental Anatomy full module details

Module code: CA51013 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 2

Forensic anthropologists can act as expert witnesses in a court of law.

This module covers the ethical responsibilities of forensic specialists as expert witnesses. It introduces the legal and procedural guidelines and case law relevant to expert evidence. You will also learn the importance of communicating forensic science to non-scientists.

Forensic Anthropology as Expert Evidence full module details

Module code: CA51017 Credits: 10 Semester: Semester 1

This module will equip you with knowledge in skeletal anatomy. You will be able to name and identify all the bones in the human body. This will allow you to do this whether the bones are in front of you, in a picture, or even broken.

Forensic Human Osteology full module details

Module code: CA51025 Credits: 15 Semester: Semester 1

Anatomy is the scientific study of the structures that form the human body. This module involves dissection of flexible Thiel-embalmed cadavers. These give a realistic view of the 3-D anatomy of the human body.

This module focuses on the structures in human thorax, abdomen and pelvis.

Human Gross Anatomy of the Trunk full module details

Module code: CA52020 Credits: 15 Semester: Semester 2

This module focuses on the structures in the human upper and lower limbs and back.

Human Gross Anatomy of the Limbs full module details

Module code: SD50001 Credits: 5 Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2

At Master’s level, it’s not just about deepening your subject knowledge—it’s also about becoming a confident, capable professional.

This module helps you develop the personal and academic skills essential for success in your degree and your future career.

MSc Professional Skills Development full module details

Optional Modules

You need to choose one or more of these modules as part of your course.

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Module code: CA51004 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1

You will explore the processes by which bone is formed. You will learn how it grows and is shaped into the individual elements of the human skeleton.

From the embryonic period, you will follow the development of every bone in the skeleton from early formation to full maturity.

Developmental Juvenile Osteology full module details

Module code: CA51016 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1

Forensic archaeology is the use of archaeological theory and methods in criminal investigations.

This module introduces the role of the forensic archaeologist. It introduces the use of archaeology in criminal and humanitarian investigations. It covers location and recovery of human remains, through to the court of law in the UK.

Forensic Archaeology: Principles and Theory full module details

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