Graduate training in biological anthropology at Temple University is grounded by a strong foundation in evolutionary theory and is heavily influenced by the research expertise of the faculty. Take a look at the biographies of  Greenfield, Rockwell, Weitz, Professor Emeritus Friedlaender, and Research Associate Lorenz.   Students are encouraged to include coursework outside the department pertinent to their research objectives, for example, in epidemiology, endocrinology, anatomy and physiology; and they may complete additional training at other universities or institutions.  We actively mentor students in grantsmanship.

Current and recent research of our faculty and graduate students focuses on: high altitude physiology, growth and health in Qinghai, China (field and lab); female reproductive physiology and evolutionary biology (lab);  genetic variation in human progesterone receptor; primate dental evolution (comparative osteology of museum collections); Pacific Island genetics and human biological variation related to past migrations and modernization influences (fieldwork and laboratory based research); and aspects of comparative anatomy. Students can access faculty data collections for research projects at various stages of their training.

A low student-to-faculty ratio in the graduate program provides the opportunity for a close working relationship to develop between all faculty and graduate students. We offer a dynamic and growing program with a broad range of opportunities. We encourage applicants with undergraduate degrees in Anthropology, Biochemistry, Biology, Ecology, Genetics, Geology and Zoology to consider the fascinating research areas in Biological Anthropology at Temple University. 

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