Postgraduate Courses

MSc Anatomy and Advanced Forensic Anthropology

This one-year degree is designed for students who already hold a first degree (BA or BSc) in Forensic Anthropology or a related subject, and is intended to provide advanced training in subject areas which are germane to current professional requirements, but which are not available collectively at any other institution in the world.

The aim of this programme is to provide training in anatomically-based forensic anthropology, and specifically to provide advanced training in musculoskeletal anatomy, juvenile osteology, comparative forensic osteology and DVI training. Full details

MSc Forensic Facial Identification

The ability to establish identity is pertinent not only to medico-legal investigations concerning the deceased or missing, but also in the verification of the living. Facial recognition is one of the oldest methods of identification and with recent technological advances there are increased opportunities, applications and social impact for this field. The MSc course provides professional vocational training and should also appeal to science graduates interested in the biometric, anthropology, CCTV analysis and facial recognition fields. More details in the Postgraduate Prospectus

MSc Forensic Art

This course encompasses a wide range of subjects, notably facial anthropology and identification, such as two and three-dimensional facial reconstruction,  craniofacial superimposition, post-mortem depiction, composite art and age progression. The programme aims to provide professional vocational training before entering employment at the leading edge of the discipline. The programme should also appeal to existing professionals from within the police force seeking validation or further specialisation of existing skills to conform with medico-legal procedures and for registration with relevant professional bodies. More details at the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design

MSc Medical Art

This course encompasses a wide range of applications from patient communication and information to medical teaching and training. It is also used by the pharmaceutical industry to aid in explanation of their products and by television companies in the production of documentaries. This programme aims to provide professional vocational training before entering employment at the leading edge of the discipline. The programme should also appeal to existing professionals from within the NHS seeking validation or further specialisation of existing skills to conform with medico-legal procedures and for registration with relevant professional bodies. More details at the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design

GradDip in Human Anatomy

The Graduate Diploma (Overseas) in Human Anatomy degree is an innovative one-year programme of study providing a solid foundation in human gross anatomy, human developmental osteology and comparative osteology.

MSc in Human Anatomy

Developed specifically to provide postgraduate training in human anatomy, the MSc in human anatomy is intended for students graduating from life science and related disciplines who wish to extend their knowledge of anatomy and wish to pursue a career in the anatomical sciences. More details in the Postgraduate Prospectus

MRes and PhD

We offer one and three year research based degrees in all our subject areas. PhD students in our Greenhouse scheme provide up to 15 hours anatomy demonstrating as part of their funding agreement.