The Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Anthropology at the University of Western Australia is designed for individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of the human skeleton and its application within legal and humanitarian contexts. You will explore current developments in forensic sciences, with a specific focus on the medical and social sciences crucial for forensic anthropology. This program is ideal for those aiming to advance their knowledge in skeletal identification, trauma analysis, and the scientific expert’s role in the justice system, preparing you for complex investigations and humanitarian efforts globally.
This postgraduate diploma is studied full-time on campus over one year, immersing you in core units covering molecular osteology, forensic odontology, ethics, research methods, and advanced theory and methods in forensic anthropology and archaeology. You will also engage with topics like scientific expert testimony and potentially medicolegal death investigation. You will graduate with a comprehensive understanding of forensic anthropological techniques and their practical application, equipping you for further postgraduate study or roles within forensic science and related fields.