MA/MS in Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other

Graduates of this master's degree learn to apply biological anthropology methods across settings, notably forensic science, including medical examiner and coroner offices, the armed forces, criminal justice, law enforcement and disaster response. It also serves students aiming for doctoral study in skeletal biology, molecular anthropology or human evolution. A central feature is a semester-long internship matched to personal interests. Placements span genetics, osteology and odontology in departmental laboratories, the dental school, the American Museum of Natural History and the medical examiner's office, plus field recovery training through field schools. Student research projects are expected to grow out of these placements and become master's theses. Each year, colloquia on skeletal biology bring visiting scientists to give talks and workshops.