Program Overview

The MSc Bioarchaeology: Zooarchaeology at the University of Exeter combines archaeology and natural sciences to study animal remains, offering insights into past human-animal interactions, hunting and husbandry practices, and their environmental and social contexts. The program emphasizes scientific methods, digital technologies, and field research, preparing students for careers in archaeology, heritage management, research, and related fields. The dedicated lab facility provides ample opportunities for practical study and analysis of anatomical variation, palaeopathological conditions, and funerary contexts of human and animal remains.