The University of Montana Department of Anthropology
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Physical Anthropology
Physical anthropology, also called biological anthropology, is the branch of anthropology that explores the evolution and modern variation in the human body and genetic systems. It is commonly recognized to include the studies of human and primate evolution, human variation, the biological heritage of human beings, primate behavior, osteology (the study of the skeleton), and forensic anthropology.
At The University of Montana – Missoula, students have the opportunity to learn biological anthropology as part of their general education in anthropology, or to specialize in forensic anthropology by pursuing the BA degree in Anthropology with an option in Forensic Anthropology, or the M.A. degree in Anthropology with an option in Forensic Anthropology.
Resources in Physical Anthropology
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Go to Anthropology Major and Minor for information about the BA degree in Anthropology with an option in Forensic Anthropology.
Find out more about the MA degree in Anthropology with an option in Forensic Anthropology.
Visit the Biological Heritage Laboratory.