Programme Director: (from 1.10.09) Dr Oliver Craig
Introduction
In the light of new appointments within BioArCh (and beyond) we have updated the structure of our
Bioarchaeology MSc for 2010. We now offer advanced training in Human Osteoarchaeology (from both a research and commercial perspective) coupled with an unparalleled access to training in the study of Ancient Biomolecules. This new development will complement our existing strengths in Zooarchaeology and Environmental Archaeology, enabling us to offer full integrated study of biological remains at a range of nested scales from the morphological through to the molecular.
Please contact Oliver Craig should
you require any information concerning our new program.
Programme structure
In each of the Autumn and Spring terms students will:
(i) take a 20-credit 'signature' module in: The Archaeology of Human Bone (Autumn) and Ancient Biomolecules (Spring).
(ii) choose a 20-credit 'supplementary' module in a wide range of topics including Zooarchaeology, Field Survey, Historic and Prehistoric archaeology.
(iii) take two 5-credit 'research skills' modules, including at least one of our human bone practical skills modules, or alternative including animal bone modules, topographic survey, working on the web, GIS, geoarchaeology.
After Easter, students give an assessed lecture to their peers on a topic of their choice, after which they embark on a dissertation, again on a subject of their choice, supervised by a member of staff over the Summer.
Staff
Key staff- Matthew Collins (Archaeology) Ancient proteins, diagenesis
- Oliver Craig (Archaeology) Ancient lipids, stable isotopes
- Malin Holst (York Osteoarchaeology) Contract osteoarchaeology
- Michi Hofreiter (Biology) Ancient DNA, palaeogenetics
- Hannah Koon (Archaeology) Osteology, bone chemistry, pathology
- Kirsty Penkman (Chemistry) geochronology, amino acid racemization kinetics
Associated staff
- Sarah Elton (Anatomy) primate ecology and palaeoenvironments
- Don Brothwell (Archaeology) osteology, palaeopathology
- Stephen Buckley (Research Fellow) Analytical Chemistry and Egyptology
- Terry O'Connor (Archaeology) Zooarchaeology
- Allan Hall (Archaeology) Archaeobotany
- Harry Kenward (Archaeology) Invertebrates
- Nicky Milner (Archaeology) Shellfish
- [Katherine Selby (Environment) palynology]
- Karen Hardy (Research Fellow) Starch
Criteria for admission to the programme
A good honours degree (upper second or first) or an equivalent qualification from an overseas institution in archaeology, anthropology, biology, chemistry, or related fields, or, in the case of mature students who might not have conventional qualifications, appropriate relevant experience.
Last updated: OC October 2009
