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Qualification
Postgraduate Diploma
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Location
Dundee City Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
22-SEP-25
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Duration
9 Months
Course summary
This course is designed for professionals who want to improve their skills without engaging in an extensive research dissertation project.
Our Postgraduate Diploma in Anatomy & Forensic Anthropology offers advanced knowledge and practical skills that you can immediately apply within your workplace.
Anatomy is the study of the structure of the body. It deals with the relationship of organs and tissues. This is at a gross (whole organ) and microscopic (histological) level.
Forensic anthropology relates to the identification of unknown individuals. It plays a key role in UK and international investigations. Cases include interpersonal violence and homicide, repatriation, mass disasters, and war crimes.
There are many reasons why you should study at the University of Dundee.
- Were 1st in the UK for Forensic Science (Complete University 51ÊÓÆµ, 2023).
- Many of our expert staff are forensic practitioners.
- We were the first UK university to use the Thiel embalming system in our teaching. We are now considered the UKs leading Thiel facility. A variety of anatomical institutions across the world have consulted our technicians.
- Youll have access to our Scheuer collection, and animal and human skeletal teaching collections.
This course is optimal for practitioners and professionals in the field who want to expand further knowledge and skills.
Teaching
- lectures
- practicals
- expert witness report
- self-study using our collections
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£ 2,400month
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information

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University League Table
51st
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Campus address
University of Dundee, Nethergate, Dundee, Dundee, City Of, DD1 4HN, Scotland
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Subject ranking
22nd out of 83 3
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Entry standards
/ Max 214187 88%8th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10079.0 79%44th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.02 76%45th
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