The study of biological anthropologyÊincludes many sub-disciplines, such asÊskeletal biology, human evolution, forensic anthropology, human behavioural ecology and primatology. Typical questions you may explore include:ÊWhat disease existed in ancient populations? How did humans evolve? Why are symmetrical faces more attractive? Do monkeys have language?
This programme from the University of Kent appeals to those with an academic background or interest in Biology, Human Biology, Medicine, Psychology or Zoology (among others) or those working towards a career in science journalism, museum work, conservation (especially primate conservation), forensic science (for example Scotland Yard), health care, archaeology and academic research.
TheÊSchool of Anthropology and Conservation offers aÊfriendly and cosmopolitan learning community withÊstudents from over 70 different nationalities and 45% of staff from outside the UK. You are taughtÊby enthusiasticÊacademicsÊat the forefront of their fields,ÊincludingÊpublished primatologists and a team who excel inÊpaleoanthropology.
Careers
Studying biological anthropology gives you an exciting range of career opportunities. We work with you to help direct your module choices to the career paths you are considering. Through your studies, you learn how to work independently, to analyse complex data and to present your work with clarity and flair.
Graduate destinations
Our recent graduates have gone into areas such as:
- professional biological anthropology
- science journalism
- curating
- forensic science
- rescue archaeology
- primate conservation
- work with non-government organisations
- work with development agencies such as the World Health Organisation
- business
- civil service
- further research in biological anthropology.
