PhD - Forensic Anthropology [048381G] in Canberra Australia | The Australian National University

Forensic Anthropology is gaining significant prominence both globally and within individual countries. This growing attention stems largely from media reports on inquiries into human rights violations and cold case homicides. Australian professionals have recently participated in such efforts, including projects in East Timor and the Solomon Islands.

As a field of study, Forensic Anthropology focuses on creating and implementing various anthropological and archaeological techniques to address medico-legal issues. The discipline is typically divided into three key areas:

forensic osteology
forensic archaeology
forensic taphonomy
Forensic osteology applies techniques from physical anthropology, concentrating on identifying individuals through examination of bodily remains (primarily skeletal and dental evidence).