• 专业概况
• 所属院系
• 中国学生入学要求
• 课程信息

专业概况

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The MS in Forensic Anthropology at Boston University School of Medicine is designed to train individuals in the theory, practice, and methods of biological and skeletal anthropology employed by forensic anthropologists in medicolegal death investigations. Students will receive extensive training in osteology, forensic anthropological techniques and procedures, forensic anthropology field methods, biological anthropology theory, taphonomy, mortuary archaeology, human anatomy, crime scene investigation, and methods of human identification.

This full-time, 42-credit Master of Science degree offers students a unique opportunity to apply the principles of anthropology, anatomy, and osteology to establishing biological profiles, excavation of remains, criminal case work, and other scenarios with unidentified remains.

Learning Outcomes

Upon graduation from the Forensic Anthropology program, students will have successfully completed the following learning outcomes:

An awareness of the history and development of the forensic sciences in general and forensic anthropology in particular. A working knowledge of the biology of bone and its associated tissues as it applies to forensic anthropology. Knowledge and skills in topics that represent the core of forensic anthropology:

Osteology Field methods Mapping and GIS Excavation methods Grave exhumation Mortuary science Taphonomy Comparative anatomy Medicolegal principles Crime scene investigation techniques Expert witness skills

Practical experience in public speaking and presentation of their ideas and research. Skills in basic scientific method, biostatistics, experimental design, time-management, library skills, annotated bibliography, report writing, professional skills, oral presentations, and thesis writing. Each student will design, plan, and execute a research experiment and then write a thesis. Students are encouraged to publish thesis work and to present it at a professional society meeting.

Program Requirements Courses

The Forensic Anthropology Program offers a variety of courses in forensic anthropological techniques and procedures, human anatomy, osteology, pathology, human remains recovery, death investigation, research design, expert witness testimony, and forensic science. Completion of this program will prepare students to continue their graduate education in a doctoral program and/or work as a forensic anthropologist, law enforcement official, or medicolegal death investigator.

Core Curriculum

Required courses include:

History, Methods and Theory in Biological Anthropology Human Anatomy and Osteology Professional Skills and Thesis Research Development Special Topics in Forensic Anthropology: Outdoor Crime Scene Awareness Forensic Anthropology Techniques Bioarchaeology Experimental Design for Forensic Anthropology Research in Anthropology Taphonomy Mortuary Archaeology Advanced Osteology Expert Witness Testimony Applied Forensic Anthropology Field Methods in Forensic Anthropology

Elective Courses in Forensic Anthropology

Forensic Entomology Field Methods in Forensic Anthropology Forensic Pathology Advanced Crime Scene Investigation

Elective Courses in Anthropology and Archaeology

Students are strongly encouraged to complete selected courses in the departments of Anthropology and Archaeology on the Charles River Campus.

Elective Courses in Biomedical Forensic Sciences

Students may complete certain courses in the Biomedical Forensic Sciences program.

所属院系

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中国学生入学要求

为来自中国的学生设计 Applicants with a four-year bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university or with equivalent international education may apply for admission. Other English Language Requirements: TOEFL Paper Based score of at least 550.

课程信息

学制：全日制(42 )

学费：US$54,720.00 (¥ 348,123) /年

开学时间：预计在八月 2022

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留学地点：School of Medicine72 East Concord Street,BOSTON,Massachusetts,02118, United States