B.Sc Anthropology

Bachelor of Science in Anthropology

B.Sc Anthropology or Bachelor of Science in Anthropology is an Under-Graduate Anthropology course. Anthropology is the study of humanity. It has origins in the humanities, the natural sciences, and the social sciences. Bachelor of Science in Anthropology is divided into three major subjects, Biological Anthropology, Socio-cultural Anthropology, and Archaeological Anthropology. Students who want to gain knowledge in the field of the biological, sociological, and cultural history of the human species must choose Bsc anthropology as their course.

The duration of the Bachelor of Science course in Anthropology is three years and the syllabus for the course is divided into six semesters. There are many colleges and universities which are offering this course on their campuses. The Bachelor of Science course in Anthropology is important and career-orienting in nature.

B.Sc Anthropology Eligibility

• Students must have completed their 10+2 examination with Science with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics from a recognized Board.
• The students should have secured a minimum of 55% aggregate marks at their Intermediate level.

B.Sc Anthropology Specializations

B.Sc Anthropology Syllabus

Syllabus of Anthropology as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

B.Sc Anthropology Colleges

• University of Lucknow, Lucknow
• Shri Sai Baba Aadarsh Mahavidyalaya, Surguja
• North Gauhati College, Kokrajhar
• Dr. Rajendra Prasad Memorial Degree College, Lucknow

B.Sc Anthropology Course Suitability

• Those who have oral communication and presentation skills, time management, discussion and group work skills, statistical and computing techniques, and a high level of cultural awareness are the most suitable for it.
• Second, candidates possessing clear, logical, and independent thinking, organizing and planning, problem-solving, and constructive arguments also are a good match for the course.
• Those who want to go for higher degrees and aim to become lecturers/professors at college and universities level also are suitable for it.
• They should have critical thinking such as using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

How is the B.Sc Anthropology Course Beneficial?

• There are many fields where Anthropologists can find employment. If one is planning on an academic career, then one can either find Academic jobs at various universities and institutes or do research at organizations like the Archaeological Survey of India, the Planning Commission, and the Commission for Scheduled Castes, Tribes and Other Backward Classes, the WHO, UNESCO, and UNICEF. One can always work with NGOs working in underdeveloped areas.
• One can also find employment in corporate houses in the Human Resource Development sector as anthropologists can balance the relationship between society and industry.
• Anthropologists are also employed by museums, art galleries, libraries, and archives.
• One can find employment as an archaeologist, curator, linguist, social worker, or tour guide, in publishing houses, and in social service organizations.
• Anthropologists also find employment in forensic science departments and criminal investigation departments.
• They can also become a teacher at the school level on a private basis.

B.Sc Anthropology Employment Areas

• Community Healthcare Centres
• Government / Private Hospitals
• Health Ministry Administrative Jobs
• Medical Writing
• Research Institutes & Medical Colleges / Universities

B.Sc Anthropology Job Types

• Clinical Research Associate
• Design Researcher
• Junior Consultant
• Lecturer & Home Tutor
• Medical Writer / Medical Coder
• Online Medical Transcription / Online Community Manager

Similar Course in B.Sc Anthropology

• B.Sc (Hons) Anthropology

Advanced Course in B.Sc Anthropology

• M.Sc Anthropology