Graduate
Graduate Diploma in Forensic Anthropology
University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
The University of Western Australia's Graduate Diploma in Forensic Anthropology degree. 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.
Cost & duration
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Core: FNSC5515 Molecular Osteology, FNSC5516 Forensic Odontology and Introductory Osteology, FNSC5611 Ethics and Research Methods in Forensic Science, FNSC5612 Forensic Anthropology I-Introductory Theory and Method, FNSC5614 Forensic Archaeology-Theory and Method, FNSC5622 Scientific Expert Testimony, FNSC5626 Forensic Anthropology II-Advanced Theory and Method Option: FNSC4497 Bio-Archaeology Fieldschool, FNSC5615 Medicolegal Death Investigation
Admissions
(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have- (a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and (b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent; and (c) successfully completed prior study in a field relevant to Forensic Anthropology; or (2) completed a Graduate Certificate in Forensic Anthropology at UWA.
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