Forensic Osteology and Field Recovery Methods, MSc, University of Kent

the United Kingdom

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
MSc	Full-time	1 year	September	GBP 11400 per year	GBP 23500 per year

About Forensic Osteology and Field Recovery Methods, MSc - at University of Kent

Our one-year taught Master's course in Forensic Osteology and Field Recovery Methods provides the theoretical knowledge and advanced practical skills you need to identify, excavate and recover human skeletal remains, and reconstruct biological profiles from hard tissue.

Reasons to study Forensic Osteology at Kent

Forensic Science at Kent is ranked 2nd in the UK in The Complete University Guide 2025.
Learn from a team of internationally respected academics with extensive professional and research experience.
Gain real-world authentic training in excavation and recovery at our out-door Forensic facility, Crime Scene House, and Taphonomy Site.
You'll have access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. Our Human Osteology Laboratory curates one of the largest human skeletal collections in the UK with extensive pathology and accompanying radiographs. Our Histology Laboratory facilitates histological sectioning and high resolution microscopic imaging of dental and bone tissues using state-of-the-art equipment.
Specialise in your chosen area of expertise through an independent research project with one-to-one supervision.
Develop the command, control and management skills that will enable you to present expert evidential incident reports to the highest standard.
Small-class teaching.
A highly supportive community of human skeletal biologists and forensic scientists.

What you'll learn

Supported by laboratory and practical based training, you will deepen your knowledge of osteology and anatomy, growth and disease of the human skeleton and forensic identification. You will learn relevant topics, opinions and methodologies in your area of research and develop your analysis and identification skills in your fieldwork.

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Entry requirements

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Fees, Funding and Scholarships at University of Kent

Kent offers a range of funding opportunities to help support your postgraduate studies including full awards to for doctoral researchers and students studying a taught Master’s course. We also offer a wide range of scholarships for our international students including Kent Future Student Scholarship awards up to £5,000, GREAT British Council and Chevening Scholarship awards. Check if you are eligible to apply and get more information on our scholarship’s webpages.

Student reviews of University of Kent

Find out what students say about University of Kent

Inspirational teaching - Patrique Tanque from Brazil is studying for a BSc in Forensic Chemistry.

“Choosing Kent was an easy decision. The forensic programmes are ranked among the best in the UK and have a high graduate employment rate.

“The teachers bring fresh ideas and up-to-date materials from real cases to enrich the lectures. They are keen to help out and always make sure we are getting plenty of support.

“I was very fortunate to be awarded an International Scholarship, which meant I could dedicate myself to my studies.”

Academic excellence - Stephanie Bourgeois from France is studying for a BSc in Biochemistry.

“I like the approach to teaching here; academics are happy to answer questions and to interact with students. I find the lectures very motivational, they pique your curiosity and for me the exciting bit is going to the library and pursuing the things you are interested in.

“The lecturers at Kent are excellent. You get to know them well and, as you move through the course, they are able to guide you towards projects, ideas or career paths that they think you will like.”

Specialist research - Sally Gao from China is studying for a PhD in Electronic Engineering.

“I have been very lucky with my supervisor, Professor Yong Yan, who is a world-class expert and the first IEEE Fellow in the UK in instrumentation and measurement.

“Professor Yong Yan has helped me to become a better researcher. I am inspired by his novel ideas and constructive suggestions. Under his supervision, my confidence has grown through such milestones as my first set of experiments, writing my first research paper and attending my first conference.”