Program Overview

Anatomy, MS Program

The Anatomy, MS program is offered by the School of Medicine at Loma Linda University.

Program Description

The core curriculum provides a broad biomedical background, with coursework opportunities for qualified students to study all aspects of human morphology from both didactic and investigative points of view. Students can also develop a special area of research interest, and their curriculum may include study and research on other species and in other biomedical disciplines. By the end of the program, graduates should be able to:

• Apply the biomedical sciences to the study of human anatomy
• Demonstrate mastery of molecular, cellular, and integrative aspects of anatomy
• Interpret current literature in anatomy
• Make original contributions to biomedical science
• Demonstrate scientific and professional ethics

Program Length

The program is two years in length, based on full-time enrollment, but part-time enrollment is also permitted.

Possible Careers

Graduates of the program may pursue careers teaching at the secondary level or in related professional school areas, or as research technicians.

Application Deadlines

The application deadlines for the program are as follows:

• Summer of 2026:
  • Application Open: August 1, 2025
  • Priority Deadline: January 1, 2026
  • Final Deadline: May 1, 2026
• Summer of 2027:
  • Application Open: August 1, 2026
  • Priority Deadline: January 1, 2027
  • Final Deadline: May 1, 2027

Expected Cost of Attendance

The estimated cost of attendance for the program is based on full-time attendance for the number of months enrolled per academic year.

Required Program Costs

• Year 1:
  • Tuition & Fees: $30,394
  • Books, Materials, Supplies & Equipment Allowance: $400
• Year 2:
  • Tuition & Fees: $25,404
  • Books, Materials, Supplies & Equipment Allowance: $400

Other Educational Costs

Non-required costs that can be funded with scholarships or loans include:

• Living Expense (Food & Housing Allowance):
  • On Campus Dorm:
    • Year 1: $15,213
    • Year 2: $12,447
  • LLU Owned Rental Property:
    • Year 1: $26,818
    • Year 2: $21,942
  • LLU Owned Rental w/ Dependents:
    • Year 1: $27,423
    • Year 2: $22,437
  • Undergraduate Dependent w/ Parents:
    • Year 1: $9,350
    • Year 2: $7,650
  • Off Campus:
    • Year 1: $26,818
    • Year 2: $21,942
• Transportation Allowance:
  • Year 1: $3,850
  • Year 2: $4,200
• Miscellaneous Personal Expenses:
  • Year 1: $4,015
  • Year 2: $4,380
• Federal Student Loan Fees:
  • Year 1: $218
  • Year 2: $218
• Cost of Obtaining Professional License:
  • Year 1: $0
  • Year 2: $0
• Dependent Care and Disability-Related Expenses are available upon request.

Notes

• Estimated amounts are for the academic year specified only and are based on full-time attendance for the number of months enrolled per academic year.
• International students need to calculate 12 months of living expenses based on these amounts.
• Amounts are expected to increase each year consistent with inflation in the professional education sector.
• To qualify for financial aid, most students must be enrolled at least half-time in an aid-eligible program and be taking degree requirements. Half-time is 6 units in a quarter for undergraduate programs and 4 units in a quarter for graduate programs.