Master of Forensic Anthropology (coursework and dissertation) (72580)
The University of Western Australia
About
UWA's admission requirements for some postgraduate courses have changed for Semester 2, 2020 to facilitate student access to study during the COVID-19 situation.
In many cases, these changes may not be extended beyond 2020.
Contact Future Students for more information.The Master of Forensic Anthropology has been designed specifically for students to gain knowledge in current developments in forensic sciences and particularly those medical and social sciences which are of direct relevance to the application to forensic anthropology.
The degree will enable students to undertake advanced studies in forensic anthropology.
There is considerable diversity of research related to forensic anthropology, ranging from traditional morphometrics through to computer-graphic facial reconstruction.
Structure
| KEY TO AVAILABILITY OF UNITS: |
|---|
| S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; N/A = not available in 2020 |
All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.
Note: Units that are indicated as N/A may be available in 2021 or 2022.
Take all units (90 points):
| AVAILABILITY | UNITCODE | UNITNAME | UNIT REQUIREMENTS | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S2 | FNSC5515 | Molecular Osteology | Prerequisites: enrolment in the Graduate Certificate in Forensic Anthropology (72280) Graduate Diploma in Forensic Anthropology (72380) or Master of Forensic Anthropology (72580) | lectures: 8 x 1.5 hours; tutorials: 8 x 1.5 hours; lab work: approximately 2 hours per week |
| S1 | FNSC5516 | Forensic Odontology and Introductory Osteology | Prerequisites: enrolment in the Graduate Certificate in Forensic Anthropology (72280), Graduate Diploma in Forensic Anthropology (72380) or Master of Forensic Anthropology (72580) | lectures: 8 x 1.5 hrs; tutorials: 8 x 1.5 hrs |
| S1 | FNSC5611 | Ethics and Research Methods in Forensic Science | lectures: 2–3 hours per week; practicals: 1–2 hours per week; seminars: 6 x 2 hours | |
| S1 | FNSC5612 | Forensic Anthropology I—Introductory Theory and Method | Prerequisites: enrolment in the Graduate Certificate in Forensic Anthropology 72280 or the Graduate Diploma in Forensic Anthropology 72380 or the Master of Forensic Anthropology 72580 | lectures and labs: 40 hours (2–3 hours per week) |
| S1 | FNSC5614 | Forensic Archaeology—Theory and Method | Prerequisites: enrolment in the Graduate Certificate in Forensic Anthropology (72280) Graduate Diploma in Forensic Anthropology (72380) or Master of Forensic Anthropology (72580) | lectures/tutorials/practicals/a final examination: 50–60 hours |
| S2 | FNSC5622 | Scientific Expert Testimony | Incompatibility: FNSC5620 Expert Testimony Part 1, FNSC5621 Expert Testimony (Odontology) Part 1 | workshops: 4 full days; mock court: 2 full days (1 as an observer, 1 assessed), practical work 2-3 hours per week. |
| S2 | FNSC5626 | Forensic Anthropology II—Advanced Theory and Method | Prerequisites: FNSC5612 Forensic Anthropology I—Introductory Theory and Method | lectures: 9 x 3 hours per week; practicals: 9 x 3 hours per week |
| S1, S2 | FNSC5627 | Forensic Anthropology Professional Project Part 1 (12 points) | Prerequisites: FNSC5626 Forensic Anthropology II—Advanced Theory and Method Co-requisites: FNSC5649 Forensic Science Dissertation (Anthropology) Part 1, FNSC5650 Forensic Science Dissertation (Anthropology) Part 2 | by arrangement with supervisor—laboratory/practical work: 10 hours total per week |
| S1, S2 | FNSC5628 | Forensic Anthropology Professional Project Part 2 (12 points) | Prerequisites: FNSC5626 Forensic Anthropology II—Advanced Theory and Method Co-requisites: FNSC5649 Forensic Science Dissertation (Anthropology) Part 1, FNSC5650 Forensic Science Dissertation (Anthropology) Part 2 | by arrangement with supervisor—laboratory/practical work: 10 hours total per week |
| S1 | FNSC5649 | Forensic Anthropology Dissertation Part 1 (12 points) | Prerequisites: enrolment in the Master of Forensic Science Anthropology (72580) | by arrangement with supervisor |
| S1, S2 | FNSC5650 | Forensic Anthropology Dissertation Part 2 (12 points) | Prerequisites: enrolment in the Master of Forensic Science (Anthropology specialisation) (51520) | by arrangement with supervisor |
Take unit(s) to the value of 6 points:
Group A
| AVAILABILITY | UNITCODE | UNITNAME | UNIT REQUIREMENTS | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | FNSC4497 | Bio-Archaeology Fieldschool | 3 weeks full-time international field work (150 hours) | |
| S2 | FNSC5615 | Medicolegal Death Investigation | Incompatibility: FNSC8503 Forensic Pathology, FNSC8561 Forensic Entomology | lectures: 2–3 hours per week; labs: approx. 2–3 hours per week. |
See also the rules for the course and the Student Rules.
Entry requirements
4.(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 or Graduate Diploma in Forensic Anthropology at UWA.
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