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Overview
In this Human Anatomy programme at The University of Edinburgh you will:
- learn anatomy through dissection
- gain knowledge and experience of anatomical teaching
- take additional modules on neuroanatomy, embryology, anatomy law and ethics and medical imaging.
- contribute to world-leading anatomical and/or biomedical research
Anatomy of the human body
One is the in-depth study of the anatomy of the human body. Anatomical knowledge will be learned to a level to teach undergraduate and postgraduate students and professions allied to medicine.
This strand will involve the dissection of a body in groups of three to five students over two semesters.
This part of the course is largely self-directed, with regular 'surgeries' when teaching staff are present to answer questions and help students with the dissections.
Anatomy pedagogy
The other is anatomy pedagogy, covering the theoretical and practical aspects of teaching anatomy to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Next to theoretical lectures and workshops, the first semester will focus on observing the teaching of anatomy to medical undergraduate students.
The second semester will focus on being involved in preparing and carrying out teaching sessions to both small and large groups of students.
The learned theoretical material, observations and practical experiences will be compiled in an end-of year teaching portfolio.
The experience that you will gain can be used towards an application as an associate fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Additional programme content
Complementing these strands will be a lecture-based embryology course providing you with an understanding of normal human development and how normal development can go wrong, manifested in commonly observed congenital abnormalities.
You will also study:
- neuroanatomy
- the health and safety of embalming procedures and handling bodies
- the legal and historical aspects of anatomy in Scotland and the UK
- an introduction to the ethics of using bodies in medical education
- clinical techniques used to image the body
Career opportunities
This programme has been designed to help you gain a highly regarded qualification in anatomy and the teaching of anatomy.
It will provide you with a set of major transferable skills such as:
- dissecting experience
- teaching experience
- expertise in health and safety
- anatomy law and ethics
This programme can therefore open up possibilities in, for example anatomy teaching, anatomy laboratories, further studies in medical and biomedical sciences, further research leading to a PhD, and many more increasing your long-term career prospects.
Programme Structure
Semester one
Basic Human Anatomy, Imaging and Embryology 1: Provides students with an in-depth knowledge of the anatomy of the upper/lower limbs and thorax, incorporating:
- gross anatomy
- surface anatomy
- medical imaging
- embryology
Anatomy Law and Ethics: Divided into 3 parts:
- health and safety of anatomy and body handling
- the legislation that governs the activities of anatomy departments both in Scotland and throughout the UK
- the ethics of using human material for the teaching of anatomy
Basic Human Anatomy, Imaging and Embryology 2: Provides students with an in-depth knowledge of the anatomy of the abdomen, pelvis and head and neck, incorporating:
- gross anatomy
- surface anatomy
- medical imaging
- embryology
Neuroanatomy: Gross anatomy of the:
- central and peripheral nervous systems
- sensory and motor pathways
- cranial nerves
- spinal cord
- spinal nerves
- autonomic nervous system
- Teaching Anatomy
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 92
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Biology Natural Sciences View 132 other Masters in Natural Sciences in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 92
Other requirements
General requirements
- A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a medical, biomedical or relevant bioscience subject, or other subject allied to medicine.
- We may also consider applicants with a UK 2:1 or 2:2 honours degree or its international equivalent, if you have other qualifications with relevant work experience, normally of at least one year; for example if you have human anatomy work experience (i.e. human anatomy tutor, demonstrator, dissector etc) or in medical and paramedical fields. Please contact the programme team to check before you apply.
Tuition Fee
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International
31100 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31100 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.
- Home fees have still to be agreed
Living costs for Edinburgh
725 - 1167 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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