Program Overview

Course overview

This is a practical, hands-on degree in anatomy that allows you to combine cadaveric dissection with a thorough exploration of human biology at all levels of organisation, from the DNA right up to organ systems.

Introduction

This degree will suit you if you want a thorough understanding of the structure and function of the human body. Our students are well prepared to compete for graduate entry into Medicine, Dentistry, Physician Associate studies, Radiotherapy, and Physiotherapy, for higher degrees in all areas of human biology, and for careers in anatomy, biological and medical science, the biotech, healthcare, and pharmaceutical industries, and in medical communications.

Programme in detail

Each year includes dissection of the human body, working in groups of typically five or six (subject to the availability of prepared cadavers) guided by a series of related lectures and practical sessions in the Human Anatomy Resource Centre, our dedicated anatomy facility.

Alongside this, lectures, tutorials, and seminars are given by top scientists in fields such as neuroscience, human evolution, vertebrate morphology, stem cell and developmental biology, musculoskeletal biology, and cardiovascular biology.

Year Three includes the opportunity for a practical research project in one of the internationally renowned research groups working within the research institutes that support the teaching on the degree programme.

At Liverpool, we offer two routes for students wishing to study for a degree in Life Sciences. You can enrol on one of our Deferred Choice Programmes (C130 or C100) that allows students to learn about the different subjects available in Life Sciences before specialising, or retain their broad interests and gain a degree. Alternatively, students can enrol on a specific programme of study that specialises in one area of the Life Sciences. Please note Anatomy and Human Biology is not included in the Deferred Choice Programmes.

What you'll learn