Here we provide access and training to BMS students in the study of archaeological human skeletal remains. The Department of Archaeology also contributes to teaching on the Biomedical Sciences module Forensic Anatomy in the Medical Teaching Unit.
Please see our course pages for further information. These skills enable our students to pursue careers in archaeology, biological anthropology, forensic anthropology and the museum and heritage sector. With access to both facilities in the Medical Teaching Unit and to a large skeletal collection of over 2,000 individuals from sites dating from the early medieval period to the 20th century in the Department of Archaeology, our students develop a strong skill set in the analysis of human skeletal remains. Via a close collaboration between the Medical Teaching Unit and theĭepartment of Archaeology, students benefit from a wealth of educational resources that facilitate an in depth knowledge of the human skeleton and musculoskeletal anatomy.įirst-hand experience with human dissection provides an unrivalled understanding of musculoskeletal anatomy, and modules run in the Bioarchaeology Teaching labs in the Department of Archaeology provide training in the identification of human remains, and analytical techniques to estimate age, sex, stature, ancestry, and the identification of pathological changes. The programmes offered by the Department of Archaeology are the only Archaeology courses in the UK providing an entire module dedicated to learning Human Anatomy via whole body human anatomical dissection. MSc Human Osteology and Funerary Archaeology/MSc Palaeoanthropology More information on our Dentistry degree courses Archaeology
A strong foundation knowledge of head and neck anatomy is essential to enable clinical procedures to be carried out safely, and when considering the physical manifestations of disease.įurther to the undergraduate experience, I am now pursuing a career in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, and the fascinating (and fun!) dissection sessions undoubtedly encouraged me to explore this during my time as a student, applying what we learnt in the dissection room in the operating theatre. Dissection allows an unparalleled appreciation for the three dimensional nature of anatomy. The opportunity to learn anatomy by dissection in Sheffield is incredibly valuable.