MSc Anatomy and Advanced Forensic Anthropology in Dundee United Kingdom | University of Dundee

Anatomy examines the body's structural organization, exploring how organs and tissues relate at both macroscopic (whole organ) and microscopic (histological) scales.

Forensic anthropology involves examining human remains to determine identity for legal purposes. It serves as a crucial tool in UK and global investigations involving violent crimes, homicides, repatriation efforts, large-scale disasters, and wartime atrocities.

The University of Dundee offers compelling reasons to pursue your studies here.

Ranked top in the UK for Forensic Science (Complete University Guide, 2023)
Our faculty includes practicing forensic professionals
We pioneered the Thiel embalming method in UK academic instruction and currently operate the nation's premier Thiel facility - with our specialists advising anatomical institutions worldwide.
Students work with our Scheuer and osteology bone collections, gaining insights into skeletal formation and development
The program teaches forensic anthropology's role in human remains analysis, including juvenile skeletal interpretation and creating evidentiary reports for legal proceedings.

Students acquire thorough anatomical knowledge through full-body dissection of Thiel-preserved cadavers, which maintain lifelike properties including natural coloration, tissue integrity, and joint mobility.