BSc Forensic Anthropology (with Dundee & Angus College)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Anatomy and Human Identification. The first year is undertaken at Dundee & Angus College as part of an HNC in Applied Sciences, securing advanced Level 2 entry at the University of Dundee. A final-year research project in forensic anthropology allows the application of specialist skills to a particular area of the discipline.
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Entry requirements
Higher / Advanced Higher, SQA (standard): CC (Essential subject: either Biology or Chemistry at Higher).
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What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 73%
- Assessment and feedback: 67%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 69%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Sales occupations: 25%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Protective service occupations: 10%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 35%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 35%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 5%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 5%
- Scotland: 65%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Forensic Anthropology (with Dundee & Angus College) at University of Dundee earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 15 months, £40,500 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,500 and £51,500. The £40,000 median after five years is £13,000 more than the UK median for Forensic and archaeological sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Forensic Anthropology (with Dundee & Angus College) at University of Dundee do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Forensic Anthropology (with Dundee & Angus College) at University of Dundee?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Forensic Anthropology (with Dundee & Angus College) at University of Dundee?
The average entrant had 179 UCAS points.
Does BSc Forensic Anthropology (with Dundee & Angus College) at University of Dundee include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Forensic Anthropology (with Dundee & Angus College) at University of Dundee?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.