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Bioarchaeology involves studying human and animal bones to uncover insights about past societies, their interactions, and environments. Skeletal remains from both humans and animals are frequently discovered during archaeological digs across all historical periods. There's growing demand in archaeology for professionals trained in osteoarchaeology to help analyze sites and reconstruct ancient human-animal relationships. You can select specialized modules within bioarchaeology, such as Zooarchaeological Science Applications or Palaeanthropology with Palaeolithic Archaeology. This program offers strong preparation for careers as osteoarchaeology specialists or for advanced bioarchaeology research. Students benefit from access to an extensive skeletal collection, including more than 700 human remains and over 500 comparative specimens of mammals, birds, fish, and reptiles - ranking among the largest university-held collections in the UK.