Bioarchaeology
University of York
UCAS Code: V403 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University of York
UCAS Code: V403 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Essential Subject: Science (Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or Life and Health Sciences) is essential.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit or higher including Science-related units.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Cambridge Pre-U Science or Mathematics is essential.
Extended Project
If you achieve C or higher at EPQ, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A Level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
With Higher Level Science or Mathematics.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
We consider a range of OCR qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. A Level in Science (or equivalent qualification) is essential. We may also consider relevant units in your OCR Cambridge Technical as A Level Science equivalent.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.
Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.
We consider a range of T Level qualifications, in combination with an A Level in Science (or equivalent qualification). Please contact us to discuss your qualifications.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
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About this course
Bioarchaeology enables us to paint a more vivid picture of the human past.
BSc Bioarchaeology combines the sciences with an interest in history and ancient populations. York is home to the BioArCh centre, a collaborative research facility formed by the Departments of Archaeology, Biology and Chemistry. The centre is internationally-recognised, with a unique concentration of expertise in human palaeoecology and environmental archaeology.
Undertake isotopic analysis of remains from archaeological sites. Discover where people came from and the distance they travelled in their lifetimes. Understand what past diets were like. Learn to analyse the proteins in object fragments such as Viking-Age hair combs. Find out how they were made and the what they were made of. Examine ancient DNA to better understand our human timeline.
Our department is world-renowned for the advanced study of archaeology. We’re friendly and welcoming, meaning you'll get to know your lecturers, and they'll get to know you. You'll have so many opportunities to get involved. Join the Archaeology Society to working abroad on a research project. We have bespoke facilities on campus.
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Archaeological sciences
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