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Biomedical and Forensic Studies in Egyptology – (M.Sc.)
The University of Manchester
Faculty of Life Sciences
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 7,197 - ≈ € 19,420 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Manchester / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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Biomedical and scientific studies of Egyptian human remains and artifacts are making a significant contribution to Egyptology, the history of disease , medicine and pharmacy, and to epidemiology. The MSc in Biomedical and Forensic Studies in Egyptology at The University of Manchester is a unique, interdisciplinary course, set up to address the specific need for Egyptologists and professionals in related areas to become conversant with the contribution that applied medical and scientific techniques can make to research and knowledge in these fields.
This course is designed to demonstrate how scientific disciplines and techniques can be applied to Egyptological material, and to train the coming generations of Egyptologists and others in this exciting and groundbreaking area of research.
Tuition and supervision is given by researchers on the Manchester Mummy Project. Their diverse backgrounds, in medicine, dentistry, molecular biology, earth sciences, museology and Egyptology, enable them to introduce students to an interdisciplinary approach and a wide range of subjects. This cross-disciplinary training is appreciated and valued by prospective employers. Since the course started in 1995, students have pursued subsequent studies and careers in high calibre doctoral and post-doctoral research, medicine, forensic science, police work, science journalism, television research and museum curatorship.
Based in the KNH Centre in the top-rated Faculty of Life Sciences at The University of Manchester, you will be taught directly from the University's renowned Egyptology collections at The Manchester Museum. The KNH Centre has a partnership with bio-anthropologists at the National Research Centre in Egypt, and the two institutions organise annual workshops in Cairo which their staff and students are encouraged to attend.
Course aims This course aims to provide a unique training programme which enables students from widely different backgrounds in biosciences or archaeology/Egyptology to acquire new skills and an interdisciplinary approach. By providing a practical and theoretical knowledge of biomedical research and techniques pertinent to Egyptology and related disciplines, the course aims to produce students who may wish to pursue original and innovative research, or to prepare for careers in various fields.
To achieve this, there are three main objectives:
* To provide an in-depth knowledge of the application of scientific methodology to Egyptology
* To provide laboratory experience and training in data handling and communication skills.
* To provide experience in devising, carrying out and writing up research projects.
Special features The KNH Centre for Biomedical EgyptologyEstablished in 2003, this is the only centre where Egyptology is approached from a specifically bio-scientific perspective. It is the research base for members of the long-established, internationally renowned Manchester Egyptian Mummy Project, and also houses the International Ancient Egyptian Mummy Tissue Bank, a unique resource for epidemiologic and other studies on diseases, diet and lifestyle.
Contents
Module details The MSc provides a hands-on research course which draws on interdisciplinary expertise within The University of Manchester and from external specialists. The course has three main components:
1) Introduction to core concepts
Compulsory taught units introduce aspects of Egyptology (mummification techniques, medical and pharmaceutical theories and treatments, and the conservation of coffins and mummies); theoretical and practical training in microscopy, tissue preparation and image analysis; direct practical experience of radiographing and endoscoping mummies, examining ancient dentitions, a full post-mortem of a contemporary cadaver, and scientific reconstructions made from ancient heads or skulls; and theoretical and practical instruction in techniques that can be applied to mummified remains, such as palaeopathology, serology, immunocytochemistry, GC-MS and DNA identification. Optional units provide an introduction to either biomedical theory and techniques (for students with an Egyptology/archaeology background) or the civilisation of ancient Egypt (for students qualified in biosciences).
2) Development of advanced skills
Students will be exposed to a wide range of techniques and applications; they will gain knowledge by active participation in practical workshops given by leading researchers. Research skills will be further promoted and developed through attendance at seminars given by resident and invited speakers.
3) Research projects
Engaging in full-time research in active laboratories is a key part of this course. Each student will undertake one full-time research project of 25 weeks' duration.
Course content for year 1 Section 1: Weeks 1-12 (Lectures, Practicals and Seminars)
Induction, meeting with personal tutor and course team. Students take compulsory taught units to introduce core concepts: Egyptology; Introduction to Biomedical and Forensic Techniques and Facial Reconstruction; Microscopy, Tissue Preparation and Image Analysis; Human Imaging, Anatomical and Forensic Methods for Egyptology; and Communication Skills.
According to their undergraduate qualifications, students also take one optional taught unit: either Introduction to Egyptology (for scientists) or Introduction to Biomedical Theory and Techniques (for Egyptologists/archaeologists).
Section 2: Weeks 13-20 (Lectures, Practicals and Seminars)
Compulsory taught units as for Section 1 (excluding Egyptology, and Microscopy, Tissue Preparation and Image Analysis). Optional taught units as for Section 1.
Section 3: Weeks 21-45 (compulsory, 90 credits)
A research project, applying skills learned on the course; carried out in a laboratory at The University of Manchester or as an external placement. Preparation of thesis, to be submitted in September.
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Academic entry qualification overview:
Applicants should hold (or be about to obtain) a minimum of a lower second class honours degree, or the overseas equivalent, in any science, medicine, or a related subject; Egyptology or archaeology.
English language:
For MSc applicants whose first language is not English an IELTS score of 6.5, TOEFL 577 (paper based), TOEFL 233 (computer based) or TOEFL 90 (internet based) is required as a minimum.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
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