Overview

You will gain a full grounding in archaeological excavation, surveying and recording of crime scenes.

In addition, you will also learn about human anatomy and anthropological analysis of human remains, including age, sex, ancestry assessment and the analysis and interpretation of trauma.

Specialist modules in this Forensic Anthropology (with Placement Year) (Hons) degree at University of Bradford will allow you to understand how scientific techniques are used to build up a biological profile of unidentified remains; processes of decomposition (and preservation) of human tissues and associated materials; trauma analysis; and forensic identification of living people.

Careers

Graduates are…

22% Laboratory technicians
11% Police officers (sergeant and below)
8% Chemical scientists
8% Biological scientists
6% Protective service associate professionals

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

How Scientific Techniques are Used to Build up a Biological Profile of Unidentified Remains
Processes of Decomposition of Human Tissues and Associated Materials
Trauma Analysis
Forensic Identification of Living People
Forensic Chemistry
Statistics and Databases for Forensic Scientists

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bradford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Anthropology Forensic Science View 163 other Bachelors in Forensic Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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62

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A levels
BBC to include at least one Science subject, including:
Psychology
Maths
Geology
Anthropology
Archaeology
Please note that where a science A level is taken, the University will require applicants to pass the practical element where applicable (for A levels awarded from August 2017 onwards).
T levels
Merit - with subject specific requirement in Science.
BTEC Extended Diploma
DMM. Science subject required.
Applicants on Access Programmes
Meet UCAS tariff of 112. Science subject required.
International Baccalaureate Requirements
112 UCAS tariff points to include at least 1 HL Science subject at grade 6. Plus HL 3 or SL 4 in Maths and English Language and Literature A or English B.
Plus minimum of
GCSE English, Mathematics and a Science at grade C or 4 (equivalents accepted).

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Tuition Fees

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16890 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Additional Details

UK Sandwich year: £979
International Sandwich year: £1,689

Living costs

Bradford

United Kingdom

713 - 1353 GBP / month

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