Graduate Diploma in Forensic Anthropology

Study Area

Science

Study Level

Postgraduate

University

The University of Western Australia

State

WA

Course Detail

Campus

Crawley

Intake Time

February & July

Standard Duration

1 Years

About the Course

The Graduate Diploma in Forensic Anthropology has been designed specifically to acquaint students with current developments in basic forensic sciences and particularly those medical and social sciences which are of direct relevance to the application of forensic anthropology. This course will enable students to undertake advanced studies in forensic anthropology, develop an in-depth knowledge of the human skeleton and gain a practical understanding of the scientist’s role within the Australian legal system. There is considerable diversity of research related to forensic anthropology, ranging from traditional morphometrics through to computer-graphic facial reconstruction. Forensic anthropology has practical applications in forensic investigations as well as humanitarian efforts for the investigation of both living and deceased individuals.

Requirements

Average Score

At least 50%

IELTS

6.5 overall and individual band scores of 6.0

Background Requirements

YES

The University of Western Australia

Institute Ranking

"#92 in QS World University Rankings 2021, #7 in Australia"

Program Ranking

#3 in Australia for Anatomy & Physiology, #23 in the world. *QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020