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Most bioanthropologists work in academia with bouts of field work. They can work in a university setting where they teach anatomy, forensic science, and anthropology. They can also attain a teaching degree and teach biology or health sciences at the secondary school level. Other bioanthropologists work in government or for museums, where they are often involved in the repatriation of human remains to various aboriginal groups. Zoos will also hire bioanthropologists to work with issues such as primate reproduction, socialization, psychology, and to do research into primate evolution.
Bioanthropologists can work in forensic science and help local law enforcement and medical examiner's offices. There they work to identify victims of plane crashes, natural disasters, and other circumstances where trauma of human remains is a strong possibility.
Other bioanthropologists work in a hospital setting, collaborating with those in infectious disease, anatomy, pathology, and genetics to perform basic and applied research. Others can work with those in biomedical engineering, kinesiology, and biomechanics to design artificial limbs. Bioanthropologists can also work with those in epidemiology to track the progression of historical and present-day diseases.
A degree in bioanthropology can be used for entry to programs such as medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, and genetics. Graduates can also use this degree for a career in education, business, law, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition.
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