Program Overview

Introduction to the MSc in Health Technology and Human Anatomy

The MSc in Health Technology and Human Anatomy is a postgraduate program offered by the Hull York Medical School. This program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of human anatomy and its relationship with health technology.

About the Programme

The relationship between anatomy and health technology is reciprocal. A solid foundation in anatomy is fundamental to developing new applications in health technology, while advances in health technology provide a new opportunity to understand anatomical structure-function links, as well as human variability. The MSc in Health Technology and Human Anatomy furthers students' understanding and experience of human anatomy through dissection, anatomy as viewed through medical imaging and 3D modelling, and functional anatomy.

Course Structure

The program offers flexible study options to suit individual needs through the following routes:

• Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert)
• Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip)
• Master of Science (MSc)

Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert)

The PGCert in Health Technology and Human Anatomy provides students with a solid foundation in the core subjects of the program. These core subjects include a total of 60 credits, which comprises three taught modules.

Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip)

The PGDip in Health Technology and Human Anatomy provides students with the full taught content of the program. This covers greater content than the PGCert as students will complete 120 credits, which comprises 6 taught modules.

Master of Science (MSc)

The MSc in Health Technology and Human Anatomy provides students with the most comprehensive experience. In addition to the full taught content, students will carry out a research project in the final part of the program. In total, students will complete 120 taught credits, which comprises 6 taught modules, and the 60-credit research project.

Modules

This program offers a selection of 20 credit taught modules. Most modules consider both anatomy and health technology, so that the content is integrated throughout the program. However, many modules focus on one of these subjects in greater depth. The program also includes a 60 credit research project, which will blend anatomy and health technology.

• Human Anatomy: Acquire a comprehensive anatomical foundation, including dissection, which emphasises both the organisation of anatomical structures and the fundamental patterns that govern human anatomy.
• Clinical Anatomy of the Limbs and Spine: Acquire and develop an advanced spatial, topographic and relational knowledge of the normal and variant anatomy of the limbs, vertebral column and back.
• Practical Skills in Virtual Anatomy and Morphology: This module provides the analytical and practical computational skills to develop virtual and 3D-printed models.
• Future Healthcare and Computer Aided Diagnosis: Gain practical knowledge of pattern recognition and signal analysis in medical imaging.
• Introduction to Clinical Engineering and Physiological Systems: This module aims to equip students with the foundational knowledge on the interface between engineering and medicine at the biological, physiological and clinical levels.
• Radiological Anatomy: Apply developing anatomical knowledge to the interpretation of normal, common or clinically significant variant and pathological anatomy in radiological imaging using real (anonymised) patient data.
• Research Project/Dissertation: Undertake an in-depth independent research project in a topic related to the program. Students will be encouraged to select a topic relevant to their own practice or developing interests.

Teaching and Assessment

This program is delivered using a variety of teaching, learning and assessment techniques. Structured sessions led by tutors and/or clinicians help students get the most out of their studies. These sessions include:

• Prepared dissections, both formalin embalmed and plastinated, to learn anatomy
• Carry out dissection on human donor material (Thiel and formalin embalmed)
• Workbook guided lab sessions
• Practical workshops to learn skills, i.e. 3D printing and scanning
• Computer lab work to learn software and skills, i.e. computer-aided diagnosis
• Seminars
• Lectures
• Dissertation supervision

Career Prospects

This program is ideally suited for developing careers at the intersection of anatomy, healthcare, and technology. Relevant possible career paths include roles in the health technology industry, the medical field, and research in either field in the public or private sector.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have a 2:1 (Hons) degree or a strong 2:2 and relevant experience in human or mammalian biology, medical engineering, biomedicine, medicine, anatomical science, veterinary medicine, or zoology. Intercalating medical student applicants are required to have successfully completed a minimum of three years of an MB BS or comparable medical qualification.

English Language Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English must have one of the following:

• IELTS: 6.5, with no less than 6.0 in each component
• PTE Academic: 61, with no less than 55 in each component
• CAE and CPE (from January 2015): 176, with no less than 169 in each component
• TOEFL: 87, with a minimum of 21 in each component
• Trinity ISE: level 3 with Merit in all components
• LangCert B2 Communicator High Pass (minimum score 33/50)
• WASSCE: C5

Fees and Funding

Fees listed are for 2026 entry. Fees are reviewed on an annual basis and may change for subsequent years.

• PGCert:
  • UK (Home): Full-time: £4,630
  • International (including EU): Full-time: £10,950
• PGDip:
  • UK (home): Full-time: £9,270
  • International (including EU): Full-time: £21,900
• MSc:
  • UK (Home):
    • Full-time: £13,900
    • Part-time (2 years): £6,950
    • Part-time (3 years): £4,630
  • International (including EU):
    • Full-time: £32,900
    • Part-time (2 years): £16,450
    • Part-time (3 years): £10,960

Intercalation

The MSc in Health Technology and Human Anatomy is an intensive program, but one that will equip students with the skills and experience to become a better clinician or clinical academic, giving them a competitive edge when applying for foundation year training, specialty training and jobs. If students are considering taking a year out from their undergraduate Medicine program to intercalate, and they are interested in developing their anatomical knowledge as well as developing skills in medical technology, this program is ideal.