University of York

BSc (Hons) Bioarchaeology

University of YorkYork, United Kingdom

Course overview

Investigate ancient populations through the study of bones, DNA and environmental evidence

Key highlights

  • Investigates ancient populations through bones, DNA and environmental evidence
  • Combines skeletal, genetic and environmental approaches to studying the past
  • Optional placement year available

Entry requirements

  • A-level: ABB — including one science subject from: Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or Life and Health Sciences
  • Access to HE Diploma: Distinction — 30 credits at Distinction including science-related credits and 15 credits at Merit or higher
  • BTEC: DDM — to include including some science-related modules
  • International qualifications — European Baccalaureate: 75% or higher including a science
  • International Baccalaureate: 34 — to include including a science or mathematics at Higher Level
  • T-level: Distinction — overall in following T Level subjects:Science
  • Scottish Highers: BBBC — We may also be able to consider other combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers
  • Foundation year — International foundation programme: Foundation Certificate from our Interna

Scholarships

  • Architecture Academic Excellence Scholarships

    Funding: £1,000

    Up to £1,000

  • Choral Scholarship

    £1,000. 6 total (1 per year group) £3,000

    Up to £1,000

  • Dean's Global Excellence Scholarship

  • English and Related Literature International Scholarships

    Funding: £1,000.

    Up to £1,000

  • Equal Access Scholarship (Undergraduate)

  • International Undergraduate Achievement Scholarship

    Funding: up to £10,000 (for first year of study only).

  • Robert Ackrill Haigh Scholarship

    One payment of £1000

    Up to £1,000

  • York Minster Choral Scholarships

    Up to £8,000 per annum

Careers this course leads to

  • Bioarchaeologist
  • Osteoarchaeologist
  • Field archaeologist
  • Archaeological scientist
  • Heritage officer
  • Museum curator

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 (TBC) | International: £26,900

Admission

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