Master's Degree in Physical and Forensic Anthropology

Field(s) of education and training (ISCED-F)

• Health, not elsewhere classified (0919)

Main focus

; Graduates of this master’s programme will have the ability to understand the terms and concepts commonly used in physical anthropology and its applications in other fields. They will be able to use anthropometric techniques in living creatures and the skeleton, and use measurement instruments. They will gain an awareness of the genetic mechanisms that lead to a comprehension of human diversity and variability. The programme also focuses on providing students with an in-depth understanding of human physical and cultural evolution, mechanisms, ecological conditioning factors and stages as well as knowledge of primatology. During their studies, students will discover the biological bases of human behaviour, gain deeper insights into the mechanisms involved in health and illness, and also be able to identify the marks left by health and illness on the skeleton. The new study techniques thus learned will be applied to forensic anthropology and human identification. This will help students discover the principles and techniques used in the study of human functional morphology. Finally, they will be capable of designing a research project

Competences

Students that have completed the second cycle have the following competencies: – Have demonstrated knowledge and understanding that is founded upon a basis or opportunity for originality in developing and/or applying ideas, often within a research context. – Can apply their acquired knowledge and understanding, and problem solving abilities in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their field of study. – Have the ability to integrate knowledge and handle complexity, and formulate judgments with incomplete or limited information, but that include reflecting on social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgments. – Can communicate their conclusions, and the knowledge and rationale underpinning these, to specialist and non-specialist audiences clearly and unambiguously. – Have the learning skills to allow them to continue to study in a manner that may be largely self-directed or autonomous.

Name of title awarded in original language

Máster Universitario en Antropología Física y Forense

Qualification requirements

60 minimum credits

Specialisation name

– No Specialisation