The Paleoanthropology team includes researchers and instructors with diverse fields of expertise, who can contribute to the supervision of a wide range of topics for your MSc thesis. Examples include bioarchaeology, human skeletal biology and variation, the human fossil record, dental anthropology, biomechanics, and more (see student testimonials). All MSc theses require two supervisors. In addition to Prof. Harvati, most senior instructors in Paleoanthropology can also supervise MSc theses according to their expertise. MSc Paleoanthropology students are expected to take advantage of the Paleoanthropology labs and resources.
In order to specialize in Paleoanthropology, enrolling students should have knowledge in human osteology, bio archaeology and / or human evolution, besides at minimum an attested interest in Archeology (shown for example in a letter of motivation during application).
Prof. Harvati is on sabbatical for the academic year 2024-25.
For questions regarding the Paleoanthropology curriculum, please contact Dr. Jérémy Duveau (jeremy.duveau@ifu.uni-tuebingen.de) or the INA Studies coordinator (studiengangskoordination.ina@ifu.uni-tuebingen.de)