Overview

The Anatomy program at Pennsylvania State University, generally completed within two years, requires a minimum of 30 credit hours in anatomical courses (human gross anatomy, histology, and embryology) and biomedical classes along with multidisciplinary research that culminates in an oral defense of a written thesis.

The anatomy curriculum comprises discipline-specific courses in human gross anatomy, human microscopic anatomy and human embryology, integrated with courses in neuroanatomy, cell biology and systems biology.

Learning outcomes

The goal of the Anatomy MS Program at Pennsylvania State University-College of Medicine is to educate and prepare individuals for advanced professional degrees in human structure, or for accelerated entry into professions related to medical science and biomedical research.

The Master of Science in Anatomy is an academic degree awarded for the satisfactory completion of a program of study that includes both didactic coursework and original research. It is expected that a student will expend a minimum of two academic years of study in a full-time capacity to complete this degree.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Gross Anatomy
Human Embryology
Microscopic Anatomy
Human Structure Cadaveric Laboratory
Colloquium
Laboratory Research
Biomedical Ethics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00

More details

Formal applications for domestic and international students must be received by March 1 for priority consideration or April 1 for regular consideration.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Anatomy View 33 other Masters in Anatomy in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To apply to the Anatomy MS program, an applicant must hold either:

a bachelor's degree from a U.S. regionally accredited institution; or
a postsecondary degree that is equivalent to a U.S. baccalaureate degree earned from an officially recognized degree-granting international institution.

A complete application through The Graduate School should include:

Completed application form with personal statement of purpose
Payment of the $65 application fee
Official GRE or MCAT test scores (must be taken within past three years) - School Code 2660
3 letters of recommendation, uploaded through online application system by person writing the reference
TOEFL score (if applicable)

Tuition Fee

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International

44996 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 44996 USD per year during 24 months.
National

44996 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 44996 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

25456 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25456 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Hershey

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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