MSc Bioarchaeology

Talbot Campus, Poole, United Kingdom

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12 monthsProgramme duration

18,900 GBPTuition Fee/year

30 Jun, 2026Application Deadline

SepStarting Month

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Archaeology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Why study MSc Bioarchaeology at BU?

Animal bones and human remains are amongst the most common finds on archaeological excavations of all periods
The archaeological profession has an increasing need for staff with osteoarchaeological training, to assist in the interpretation of archaeological sites and understanding the human experience in the past, particularly their relationship with animals
Choose specialist optional units within the overall context of bioarchaeology, for example Applications of Zooarchaeological Science or Palaeanthropology and Palaeolithc Archaeology
Provides you with an excellent foundation if you want to pursue a career as a specialist osteoarchaeological practitioner, or pursue doctoral level study in bioarchaeology
Access to an incredible collection of skeletal remains, comprising more than 700 human specimens and over 500 reference skeletons of mammals, birds, fish and reptiles and specimens - one of the largest such collections to be held by any UK university.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Archaeology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Why study MSc Bioarchaeology at BU?

Animal bones and human remains are amongst the most common finds on archaeological excavations of all periods
The archaeological profession has an increasing need for staff with osteoarchaeological training, to assist in the interpretation of archaeological sites and understanding the human experience in the past, particularly their relationship with animals
Choose specialist optional units within the overall context of bioarchaeology, for example Applications of Zooarchaeological Science or Palaeanthropology and Palaeolithc Archaeology
Provides you with an excellent foundation if you want to pursue a career as a specialist osteoarchaeological practitioner, or pursue doctoral level study in bioarchaeology
Access to an incredible collection of skeletal remains, comprising more than 700 human specimens and over 500 reference skeletons of mammals, birds, fish and reptiles and specimens - one of the largest such collections to be held by any UK university.

Admission Requirements

Cambridge CAE Advanced

169+

IELTS

PTE Academic

66+

TOEFL

79+

A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:1 in a required subject.

Application Deadline

30 Jun 2026

Program Duration

1 Year

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic

Starts from

10,500 GBP

International

Starts from

18,900 GBP

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