BSc (Hons) Human Evolution and Behaviour
Course Overview
This BSc (Hons) in Human Evolution and Behaviour provides a comprehensive exploration of our species' origins, diversity, and adaptations through a unique blend of theoretical and hands-on learning. The programme equips students with practical scientific skills to investigate fundamental questions about human health, our primate relatives, and past responses to environmental change. It is designed for those seeking a career in research, archaeology, or forensic science.
Key Program Highlights
- Exclusive placement opportunities on major Neanderthal excavations in Gibraltar and Belgium, and in primate conservation areas in Africa
- Hands-on training with a large, in-house collection of human skeletal remains and on the active Poulton Archaeological Project
- Access to state-of-the-art scientific laboratories for cutting-edge bioarchaeological and analytical research
- Taught by research-active staff who are experts in their field and regularly publish new findings
- Field trips to zoos, museums, and archaeological sites across the UK to enhance practical learning
Course Overview
This BSc (Hons) in Human Evolution and Behaviour provides a comprehensive exploration of our species' origins, diversity, and adaptations through a unique blend of theoretical and hands-on learning. The programme equips students with practical scientific skills to investigate fundamental questions about human health, our primate relatives, and past responses to environmental change. It is designed for those seeking a career in research, archaeology, or forensic science.
Key Program Highlights
- Exclusive placement opportunities on major Neanderthal excavations in Gibraltar and Belgium, and in primate conservation areas in Africa
- Hands-on training with a large, in-house collection of human skeletal remains and on the active Poulton Archaeological Project
- Access to state-of-the-art scientific laboratories for cutting-edge bioarchaeological and analytical research
- Taught by research-active staff who are experts in their field and regularly publish new findings
- Field trips to zoos, museums, and archaeological sites across the UK to enhance practical learning
