The Bioarchaeology & Forensic Anthropology Field School
The field course introduces students to the role of the biological anthropologist, archaeologist and forensic scientist in the excavation of human remains (we use plastic skeletons to practice excavation techniques).
The program is particularly unique because we work in collaboration with the UMass Chan Medical School’s Division of Translational Anatomy and Anatomical Gift Program. Students also receive lectures from experts in political science, federal Indian law, historical archaeology, the US State Department, and law enforcement.
2024 Field School: Now Accepting Applications
The Bioarchaeology & Forensic Anthropology Field School returns May 21 - July 3 at UMass Amherst!
Field School in the News
"We have a really high percentage of students getting into graduate school, either PhD, med school, or law. One of the reasons is because we allow students to write the reports. That's a skill set they don't normally get."
