Forensic Anthropology?

I know it isn't quite the same but I was looking to do Forensic Science. There are Forensic Science Degrees avaliable but I am thinking about doing some form of a Chemistry Degree before going onto that. I'm doing AS at the moment though in Biology, Chemistry, English Language, I.T. and Critical Thinking. Your A Levels sound about right though to get into any course like that! Just check around on University websites...

I'm interested in one day working in forensic anthropology and was wondering what sort of A levels and degree I'd need, e.g. is taking an anthropology degree and then doing post graduate forensic anthropology the best route?

And also, what A levels are best, I'm currently taking Chemistry, Biology, Maths and German - are those okay?

There doesn't seem to be much information on it unfortunately.

Yup, exactly this. Do a undergrad in either Biological Anthropology/Human Sciences or Natural Sciences and then apply for post grad

Thanks - so biological anthropology, not any of the many other variations? There seem to be only about 2 unis that offer it. I'll go have a quick look at the biological anthropology courses.

Do check the content of the courses. Anthropology courses are often very dominated by social anthropology, a discipline that has existed much longer and is much more developed. I imagine this type of anthropology will be of little use to you. I know UCL do a good combined anthropology course, and if you come to Cambridge you can specialise in what is a superb course.

Yeah, I'm more interested in the biological side. I would look at the Cambridge course, but I think I want to study medicine (with anthropology being my 5th choice) as I'm also interested in forensic pathology (yes, I'm weird) and the Cambridge medicine course looks good... (plus, Cambridge is an amazing place)

I'm so confused about what I want to do lol

Ah OK, that's fair enough. You can do Biological Anthropology as part of the medicine course. A fair few do so, because of how relevant it is to inheritable disease and such.

Hmm, well I'm not so sure that I'll get the 3 As needed for medicine/Cambridge (yes, today is close to exams, I'm having a freak out lol...And my parents refused to take me to the library as they said it's quiet here... I beg to differ)

From what I've seen, most unis usually ask for AAB-BBC for anthropology (have looked at some biological ones too)

So, are you thinking of doing forensic anthropology?

I can't work at home either. I bummed around in various coffee shops for most of last week and I got a fair bit done. Anthropology isn't the most competitive of courses becuase people just aren't exposed to it. It's truly fascinating and important.

I'm not sure what my second year options will be. I'm either going to specialise in Politics, Biological Anthropology, Philosophy or Law (diverse eh?).

I'm not sure if I want to go into academia, teaching, law, civil service or music yet, and at the moment all of them appeal to me equally. If I specialise in Biological Anthropology it would be with a view of going on to do a PhD and go into academia (and possibly forensic anthropology).

What exactly is the course like? Also, what A levels are best to take? I know a few ask for 2 sciences, but others ask for a mix of science and art subjects.