Programme Overview

Human anatomy is a core component of undergraduate medical degree programmes, as well as programmes allied to medicine such as radiography and physiotherapy. However, the relative amount of anatomy taught on these programmes is considerably less than in years gone by. There are limited opportunities across the UK (and further afield) for medical and dental students to gain an in-depth knowledge of human anatomy beyond their core programmes. This programme aims to develop crucial skills in human anatomy through dissection. 

Why Choose?

The unique elements of this programme are:

1. Hands-on cadaveric dissection

You will gain a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of human anatomy by dissection.

2. Bespoke modules covering anatomical aspects of radiology, histology and surgery

The knowledge gained will enable you to:

• understand and apply basic anatomical principles underpinning surgery, radiology, and histology
• locate and identify key anatomical structures, including major clinical phenotypes
• identify and interpret light microscopic histological images of core human tissues

3. A clinically-orientated research project

This will provide you with an opportunity to gain a more in-depth working knowledge of a particular aspect of clinically-relevant anatomy and to present your findings by writing a dissertation.

4. Medical Law and Ethics

Complementing these three strands will be a lecture-based Medical Law and Ethics course.

You will learn:

• 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

You will also explore clinical techniques used to image the body.