MSc Palaeopathology Destinations
Graduates from the MSc Palaeopathology are successful in gaining employment in bioarchaeology and other fields, and many progress to doctoral programmes both in Durham and elsewhere. The following are a few of the destinations for recent graduates:
Employment at the Museum of London, English Heritage, in school teaching, in teaching English as a foreign language in Spain, in contract archaeology (GUARD, Cotswold Archaeological Trust, AAR Inc. United States, ITARP Illinois United States, in Northern Ireland, in New Zealand, North Pennines Archaeology, Context One), as an actor,
PhD programmes at Athens (Greece), Budapest (Hungary), Durham, Edinburgh, Massachusetts (United States), Newcastle, Nottingham, Sheffield, Smithsonian, Washington DC (United States), Tokyo University (Japan), York
Further degrees (masters and bachelors) at Bournemouth, Bristol, Sheffield, Southampton, UCL, Law degree at Leeds, Life Science Degree at the Open University,
Post-doctoral work at Durham.
Destinations of MSc Palaeopathology graduates 2000-12
This MSc provided me with not only a broad and in depth understanding of bioarchaeology, palaeopathology, and physical anthropology, it provided me with opportunities and a network that I would not have had access to anywhere else. The MSc shaped my future plans, I had fun doing it, and it has fully prepared me for undertaking a PhD.
Joe Walser (2011-12)
I really can't recommend the MSc program enough to those interested in pursuing a career focusing on health in past cultures; the learning opportunities provided by the knowledgeable and approachable academic staff were invaluable for understanding the range and breadth of paleopathology.
Chris Stantis - PhD student, University of Otago, New Zealand (2010-11)
The MSc in Palaeopathology was an extremely enjoyable experience which provided a great base for my career in contract archaeology. The facilities and staff were top-class, and I received a large amount of both practical experience and book-based learning that enabled me to get the job that I wanted. I now use the skills that I learnt on the course in my job every day.
Kate Mapplethorpe - Assistant Project Officer and Osteoarchaeologist for Archaeological Research Services Ltd. (2008-9)
A fantastic course that provides not only the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills, but also a supportive and fun environment in which to learn. I cannot recommend it enough!
Dr Sarah Ingram - Research Associate in Epidemiology, Institute of Population Health, University of Manchester (2004-5)
High academic and scientific standards, a friendly working environment and a great opportunity to make life lasting and unforgettable experiences make this course truly unique.
Dr Nia Giannakopoulou - Fellow at the Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology (2003-4)
This MSc provided me with a wide knowledge base in bioarchaeology and a fantastic foundation for my PhD and career as both a researcher and commercial osteologist.
Dr Rebecca Redfern - Curator of Osteology, Museum of London (2000-1)
