
Overview
The Medical Art MSc from University of Dundee starts by giving you a strong foundation in anatomy, observational drawing, and anatomical illustration skills, before moving on to more specialised modules in the second semester.
You will have the opportunity to work on live briefs with a range of experts and will be introduced to more specialist software enabling you to create 3D interactive models, animations and virtual reality experiences.
Medical art is also used by the pharmaceutical industry to help explain their products and in the court room to help lay jury members understand complex topics.
Medical artists produce work in a wide range of media including traditional illustrations, as well as interactive 3D models, and animations.
You have access to our art school and our medical science facilities, and will learn anatomy from Thiel embalmed cadavers and prosections. These cadavers are soft-fix, which means they retain real-to-life qualities, including realistic colour, tissue quality and flexibility.
You'll be taught by highly specialised tutors from scientific backgrounds such as anatomy, as well as experienced medical art supervisors. Our staff work closely with the NHS, the Institute of Medical Illustrators, and the Medical Artists’ Association of Great Britain.
Careers
The alumni have gone on to work in the following fields:
- NHS medical illustration departments producing patient information and illustration services for staff
- e-learning in medical schools
- 3D model making (including clinical/surgical skills trainers) companies
- digital art and animation studios
- publishing houses
- illustration studios
- medico-legal artwork
- freelance illustration and fine art applications
- special effects and the media/film world
- academia – teaching or research
- PhD research
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Modules include:
- Anatomy - Head & Neck
- Research Methods
- Anatomy – Body Systems
- Life Art
- Medical Art: Contemporary Theory and Practice
- Medical Art: Communication and Education
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Dundee, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A UK Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1) degree
- Your degree should be in art/design or related medical/anatomical science
- A portfolio of artwork demonstrating competency across both traditional and digital media. You should submit between 10-15 images including a number of examples from direct observation, such as life drawing or portrait sculpture. You will be invited to upload your portfolio after we receive your application
- Relevant professional experience will be taken into account if you have no graduate qualifications.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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23000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23000 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
10500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10500 GBP per year during 12 months.
- England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland: £ 10,500/year
Living costs for Dundee
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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