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Physical anthropology is the branch of anthropology that explores the evolution and modern variation in the human body and genetic systems. It is commonly thought of as including 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 physical 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 MA degree in Anthropology with an option in Forensic Anthropology.