Program Overview

MSc in Clinical Anatomy

The MSc in Clinical Anatomy is a postgraduate program designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the complex nature of the human body and its relation to clinical practice. This understanding enables students to effectively evaluate, diagnose, and treat illnesses in their future careers.

About the Programme

The program is built around core dissection-based modules and a range of complementary anatomy modules. These modules allow students to gain an in-depth understanding of the fundamental pillars of anatomy, including embryology, neuroanatomy, histology, and radiology. Students work with donor material preserved using Thiel, Formalin, and plastination embalming techniques in state-of-the-art facilities for dissection and plastination.

Course Structure

The program includes taught modules and research training sessions that provide students with specialist and generic research skills. These skills support students' success in the 60-credit Research Project module and future research opportunities across academic, clinical, and research careers. Students conduct a high-quality anatomy-focused research project supported by experts in anatomy research.

Accreditation

The program's Advance HE-accredited Professional Practice modules are designed to nurture skilled, qualified anatomy educators. Students gain valuable experience teaching on undergraduate programs, preparing them to teach anatomy in higher education environments.

Modules

The program offers a range of 20-credit modules, including:

• Clinical anatomy dissection modules
• Optional anatomy modules
• Research skills module
• Professional practice in education modules
• Research project/dissertation module

Students select a total of 180 credits from a flexible combination of modules, including 40 credits of clinical anatomy dissection modules and 60 credits from the research project/dissertation module.

Teaching and Assessment

The program is taught through a variety of techniques, including:

• Whole body dissection on Thiel-embalmed body donor material
• Online and digital learning resources
• Practical laboratory activities
• Independent study and small group work
• Seminars and workshops
• Peer discussion and observation
• Teaching practice
• Flipped classrooms
• Reflective portfolios
• Dissertation supervision

Assessments include exams, portfolio submissions, written assessments, oral presentations, group projects, research reports, and a dissertation.

Careers

Students on this program come from diverse backgrounds and go on to develop careers in surgery, clinical practice, and allied health disciplines, or pursue further study. The program is also invaluable for practicing clinicians or healthcare professionals considering an academic career or a career in medical education.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have a 2:1 (Hons) degree or a strong 2:2 and relevant experience in Biomedical Science, Anatomical Science, Veterinary Medicine, Zoology, or a related subject. Intercalating medical students must 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 meet one of the following requirements:

• 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

• UK (Home) students:
  • Full-time: ｣13,900
  • Part-time (2 years): ｣6,950
  • Part-time (3 years): ｣4,633
• International (including EU) students:
  • Full-time: ｣32,900
  • Part-time (2 years): ｣16,450
  • Part-time (3 years): ｣10,966

Funding opportunities include the Postgraduate Taught Widening Access Scholarship, Hull York Medical School Postgraduate Taught International Excellence Scholarships, Graduate scholarship, and Hull York Medical School Intercalated Student Bursaries.