BA in Anthropology - Biological Anthropology in Philadelphia United States | University of Pennsylvania

Anthropology serves as a worldwide social science discipline, examining humanity in all its forms across cultures, languages, and biological variations. It traces human development from ancient times to today's interconnected world. This interdisciplinary 14-credit major connects with various university programs. Students can pursue a General Anthropology track or focus on specialized areas like Biological Anthropology, Archaeology, Cultural and Linguistic Anthropology, or thematic concentrations in Medical or Environmental Anthropology. Biological Anthropology explores human evolution and contemporary biology, covering genetics, bone studies, and forensic science. Hands-on learning occurs in labs and through the Penn Museum's Physical Anthropology section or its Center for Archaeological Materials Analysis (CAAM). Majors begin with foundational anthropology courses before concentrating on Biological Anthropology studies.