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Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience

The Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience provides a range of programs and courses for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Study Anatomy

The department offers various anatomy courses, including undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

• Undergraduate Anatomy: The department provides anatomy modules for undergraduate students, including those in the Dentistry program.
• Post Graduate Anatomy: The department offers postgraduate programs in anatomy, including the MSc Human Anatomy program.
• MSc Human Anatomy Postgraduate Taught Studies: This program provides advanced training in human anatomy, with a focus on research and clinical applications.
  • About the Course: The MSc Human Anatomy program is a one-year taught program that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of human anatomy.
  • Course Details: The program includes modules on gross anatomy, histology, and embryology, as well as research methods and statistics.
  • Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the program, students will have a deep understanding of human anatomy and be able to apply this knowledge in a clinical or research setting.
  • Entry Requirements: Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as biology, medicine, or dentistry.
  • Tuition Fees: The tuition fees for the program vary depending on the student's residency status and other factors.
  • How to Apply: Applicants can apply online through the university's website.

Study Neuroscience

The department also offers a range of neuroscience courses and programs, including the BSc Neuroscience degree.

• About the BSc Degree in Neuroscience: The BSc Neuroscience degree is a three-year undergraduate program that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the nervous system and its functions.
• VIDEO BSc Neuroscience UCC: A video overview of the BSc Neuroscience program is available on the university's website.
• Academics and Research Supervisors: The department has a team of experienced academics and research supervisors who teach and mentor students in the neuroscience programs.
• Graduate Testimonials and Recent Graduates: Graduates of the neuroscience programs have gone on to pursue a range of careers, including research, medicine, and industry.
• Careers with a BSc Neuroscience: The BSc Neuroscience degree provides students with a range of career opportunities, including research, medicine, and industry.
• BSc Neuroscience Outreach: The department is involved in outreach activities to promote the neuroscience programs and provide information to prospective students.
• Contact Us: Prospective students can contact the department for more information about the neuroscience programs.

Research

The department is involved in a range of research areas, including neurogastroenterology, neurodegeneration, and neuroimmunology.

• Neurogastroenterology: The department has a research focus on the nervous system of the gut and its role in digestive health and disease.
• Neurodegeneration: The department is involved in research on neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
• Neuroimmunology: The department has a research focus on the interaction between the nervous system and the immune system.
• Developmental Neuroscience - Regeneration: The department is involved in research on the development and regeneration of the nervous system.
• Behavioural Neuroscience: The department has a research focus on the neural basis of behaviour and cognitive function.
• Anatomy Education Research: The department is involved in research on anatomy education, including the development of new teaching methods and materials.
• Research Facilities: The department has a range of research facilities, including laboratories and equipment for microscopy and imaging.
• Recent Publications: The department's research output is published in a range of scientific journals and books.
• Postgraduate Research Programmes: The department offers postgraduate research programs, including PhD and MSc by research.

UCC Anatomical Donations

The department has a body donation program, which provides anatomical specimens for teaching and research.

• Thank You: The department thanks those who have donated their bodies to the program.
• Anatomical Donations and Procedures: The department has a range of procedures in place for anatomical donations, including consent and confidentiality.
• Anatomical Donation Booklet: A booklet is available that provides information about the anatomical donation program.
• Donor Appreciation: The department appreciates the generosity of those who have donated their bodies to the program.
• Donor Appreciation: Thanksgiving Ceremony: The department holds a thanksgiving ceremony to appreciate the generosity of donors.
• Donor Appreciation: Sculpture: A sculpture is dedicated to those who have donated their bodies to the program.
• Contact Details, Directions and Maps: The department's contact details, directions, and maps are available on the university's website.

Biosciences Imaging Centre

The department has a biosciences imaging centre, which provides facilities and expertise for microscopy and imaging.

• Brightfield and Fluorescence Microscopes: The centre has a range of brightfield and fluorescence microscopes, including the AX70 PROVIS and IX70 Inverted.
• Confocal Systems: The centre has confocal systems, including the FV 1000 and FV 1000 MP.
• Electron Microscopes: The centre has electron microscopes, including the Joel 2000-FXII TEM and JSM-5510 SEM.
• Image Analysis: The centre provides image analysis facilities and expertise.
• Microscopy Links: The centre has links to other microscopy facilities and resources.

BSc Medical and Health Sciences

The department offers a BSc Medical and Health Sciences degree, which provides students with a comprehensive understanding of medical and health sciences.

• BSc Medical and Health Sciences Welcome Page: A welcome page for the BSc Medical and Health Sciences degree is available on the university's website.
• BSc MHS Academics and Research Supervisors: The department has a team of experienced academics and research supervisors who teach and mentor students in the BSc Medical and Health Sciences program.
• Medical and Health Science Graduate Testimonials: Graduates of the BSc Medical and Health Sciences program have gone on to pursue a range of careers, including medicine, healthcare, and research.
• BSc Medical and Health Sciences Outreach: The department is involved in outreach activities to promote the BSc Medical and Health Sciences program and provide information to prospective students.
• BSc MHS News and Events: News and events related to the BSc Medical and Health Sciences program are available on the university's website.
• Contact Us: Prospective students can contact the department for more information about the BSc Medical and Health Sciences program.

News & Events

The department has a range of news and events, including seminars, conferences, and workshops.

• News Archive: An archive of news related to the department is available on the university's website.
• Recent Publications: The department's research output is published in a range of scientific journals and books.
• News Archive 2024: News from 2024 is available on the university's website.
• News Archive 2023: News from 2023 is available on the university's website.
• News Archive 2022: News from 2022 is available on the university's website.
• News Archive 2021: News from 2021 is available on the university's website.
• News Archive 2020: News from 2020 is available on the university's website.
• News Archive 2019: News from 2019 is available on the university's website.
• News Archive 2018: News from 2018 is available on the university's website.
• News Archive 2017: News from 2017 is available on the university's website.
• News Archive 2016: News from 2016 is available on the university's website.
• News Archive 2015: News from 2015 is available on the university's website.
• News Archive 2014: News from 2014 is available on the university's website.
• News Archive 2013: News from 2013 is available on the university's website.
• News Archive 2012: News from 2012 is available on the university's website.
• News Archive 2011: News from 2011 is available on the university's website.
• BRAIN AWARENESS WEEK 2023: The department participated in Brain Awareness Week 2023.
• Department Events and Conferences: The department hosts a range of events and conferences, including seminars and workshops.
• Seminar Series 2019_2020: A seminar series was held in 2019-2020.
• Photo Galleries: Photo galleries of department events are available on the university's website.

Dentistry: BDS (Hons) Degree

The department provides anatomy modules for the Dentistry program.

• First Year Anatomy Modules: The department provides two anatomy modules in the first year of the Dentistry program: AN1005 Principles of Human Structure and AN1006 Anatomy.
• Second Year Anatomy Modules: The department provides two anatomy modules in the second year of the Dentistry program: AN2006 Neuroanatomy and Embryology for Dental Students and AN2007 Mammalian Cell and Tissue Structure.
• Third Year Anatomy Module: The department provides one anatomy module in the third year of the Dentistry program: AN3002 Dental Morphology, Histology and Embryology.
• Further Information: Further information about the Dentistry program is available on the university's website.