This short course introduces the contribution of biological anthropology to the study of a forensic context.

At a glance

  • Dates
    • 24 - 28 Nov 2025
  • Duration5 days
  • LocationCranfield campus
  • CostShort course £2,250, accredited short course £2,500. Concessions available

What you will learn

On successful completion of the course you will be able to:
  • Examine the role of the forensic anthropologist,
  • Recognise, name and describe the bones of the human skeleton,
  • Differentiate human from non-human bones,
  • Estimate the sex, age-at-death, stature and ancestry from a skeleton.

Core content

  • Introduction to human skeletal anatomy, biomechanics, and forensic anthropology,
  • Bone and tooth identification and taphonomy,
  • Human vs non-human bone,
  • Biological profile estimation (age-at-death, sex, stature, ancestry),
  • Analysis of a human skeleton.

Credits towards further study

Important notice

Please note we will not be taking registrations for the below courses (MSc, PgDip and PgCert) from the 2026-2027 academic year onwards:

Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology
Forensic Investigation
Digital Forensics
Counterterrorism, Security and Resilience

This means that we are no longer in a position to transfer credit associated with modules from these courses to Cranfield degree awards. We continue, however, to be able to support credit transfer to other university awards, subject to acceptance by the receiving institution.

This short course forms part of our Forensic programme and when successfully completed as an accredited short course you will gain 10 Cranfield learning credits.

Find out more about accredited short courses.

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Concessions

Concessions are available for Cranfield alumni and multiple bookings from the same organisation, please contact us to discuss.

Accommodation options and prices

This course is non-residential. If you would like to book accommodation on campus, please contact Mitchell Hall or Cranfield Management Development Centre directly. Further information about our on campus accommodation can be found here.  Alternatively you may wish to make your own arrangements at a nearby hotel.

Location and travel

Situated close to Milton Keynes and Bedford, the Cranfield campus is situated in Wharley End, very close to Cranfield village, and is about 10 minutes from the M1 motorway.  There is rail and road access to most major airports as well as coach and train stations. Cranfield campus also has its own airport for private executive business travel.

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Campus address

College Road
Cranfield
Bedfordshire
MK43 0AL

How to apply

To apply for this course please use the online application form.

Read our Professional development (CPD) booking conditions.