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Master of Science - Forensic Osteology and Field Recovery Methods

University of Kent - Canterbury

Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

396045

Last updated: 09/07/2025
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About Master of Science - Forensic Osteology and Field Recovery Methods

This one-year taught Master’s course in Forensic Osteology and Field Recovery Methods provides the theoretical knowledge and advanced practical skills you need to identify, excavate and recover human skeletal remains, and reconstruct biological profiles from hard tissue.

Reasons to study Forensic Osteology at Kent
  • Forensic Science at Kent is ranked 2nd in the UK in The Complete University Guide 2025.
  • Learn from a team of internationally respected academics with extensive professional and research experience.
  • Gain real-world authentic training in excavation and recovery at Kent's out-door Forensic facility, Crime Scene House, and Taphonomy Site.
  • Students will have access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. Kent's Human Osteology Laboratory curates one of the largest human skeletal collections in the UK with extensive pathology and accompanying radiographs. Their Histology Laboratory facilitates histological sectioning and high resolution microscopic imaging of dental and bone tissues using state-of-the-art equipment.
  • Specialise in a chosen area of expertise through an independent research project with one-to-one supervision.
  • Develop the command, control and management skills that will enable students to present expert evidential incident reports to the highest standard.
  • Small-class teaching.
  • A highly supportive community of human skeletal biologists and forensic scientists.
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Program Level
Master's Degree
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1 Year Master's Degree
Cost of Living
£13,632.00 GBP / Year
Gross Tuition
£23,500.00 GBP / First Year
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