Human Anatomy

Entry requirements

2.2 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Medicine, Dentistry, Life Science/Biological Science, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Sports Exercise and Management or the Allied Health professions.

We may also consider applicants with relevant work experience and a demonstrable interest in human anatomy.

Months of entry

January

Course content

A new unique programme offering comprehensive training in all human anatomy, including legislation relevant to working in a human anatomy laboratory, cadaveric dissection techniques and typical laboratory practices.

The aim is to ensure you gain valuable understanding and a range of skills encompassing anatomical legislation, human anatomy, cadaveric dissection techniques and typical laboratory practices.

• Study in one of the busiest human anatomy laboratories in Europe where we admit approximately 100 donors each year. This provides us with a very unique and privileged way to teach and research in the field of human anatomy.
• Gain access to a large number of prosected (professionally dissected) anatomical specimens.
• Access the recently refurbished teaching and research laboratories within the Thomson Building.
• Study in facilities which house our Clinical Anatomy Skills Centre (CASC) - a unique partnership between the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and the University of Glasgow.
• Experience working in our recently modernised and refurbished laboratories including a large dissection room, histology teaching laboratory, histology preparation library.
• Tutorial and lecture facilities have been updated with modern audio-visual equipment, all with internet access.
• Be taught by clinical anatomists active in research, including those specialising in pedagogical techniques related to anatomy and anatomical education.
• Train with postgraduate demonstrating staff that have either anatomical or anatomical and medical visualisation training.
• Network with clinicians, paramedical and allied health professionals, scientists and industry specialists.

Information for international students

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic and Academic Online (not General Training)

• 6.5 overall with no subtest less than 6.0
• IELTS One Skill Retake Accepted
• Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.