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The Australian National University offers PhD candidates a dynamic research environment with exceptional program resources. Choosing a research institution hinges on its standing, and ANU stands among the globe's premier universities, making it the ideal selection for your research journey.
Forensic Anthropology is gaining significant recognition worldwide and within Australia. This growing attention stems largely from media reports on human rights violations and cold case investigations. Australian experts have contributed to such efforts in locations like East Timor and the Solomon Islands.
As a field, Forensic Anthropology focuses on utilizing anthropological and archaeological expertise to address legal-medical inquiries. The discipline typically encompasses three key specializations:
forensic osteology
forensic archaeology
forensic taphonomy
Applicants must present at a minimum, an Australian Honours degree or equivalent, with a result of H2A (Second Class Honours Division A), and the approval of an identified supervisor for the research project/thesis. Equivalence may be met by completion of a Master’s degree that includes a significant research component, or by a combination of qualifications and professional experience.