Program Overview

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Human Anatomy and Cell Science, M.Sc.

Overview

The Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science (HACS) offers graduate training at both the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy levels.

Admission Information

Admission to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

Application and Admission Procedures are found in the Academic Guide. Admission requirements for Master's students are found in the Master's Degrees General Regulations section of the Guide.

Human Anatomy and Cell Science M.Sc. Admission Requirements

The following categories of students may be accepted for graduate study in this department:

• Four-year undergraduate Science degree
• Graduates in medicine or dentistry holding M.D., D.M.D. (D.D.S.), or equivalent degrees.
• Other suitable graduates will be considered.

The minimum standard for acceptance into any graduate program in the Department of HACS is a 3.5 Grade Point Average (GPA) or equivalent in the last two previous years of full-time university study (60 credit hours).

Degree Requirements

Students are required to take Biomedical Trainee Skills (IMED 7410) plus 6 credit hours of approved coursework at the 7000 level. Students must then complete a thesis.

Attendance at the departmental seminar program is mandatory for all graduate students.

A written research proposal must be submitted to the department for approval within six months of the student's entering the program.

Expected Time to Graduate

2-3 years

Progression Chart

Plan of Study Grid

• Year 1:
  • GRAD 7300: Research Integrity Tutorial (0 hours)
  • GRAD 7500: Academic Integrity Tutorial (0 hours)
  • IMED 7410: Biomedical Trainee Skills (3 hours)
  • Approved coursework designated 7000 level, including at least one 3 CH course from the following (6 hours):
    • ANAT 7322: Ultrastructural Anatomy of the Cell
    • ANAT 7380: Human Developmental Anatomy (Embryology)
    • ANAT 7392: Human Neuroanatomy
    • ANAT 7468: Human Histology: Basic Tissues and Organ Systems
    • ANAT 7478: Human Gross Anatomy: Musculoskeletal
    • ANAT 7480: Human Gross Anatomy: Trunk (Thorax, Abdomen, Pelvis)
    • ANAT 7482: Human Gross Anatomy: Head and Neck
• Year 2:
  • GRAD 7000: Master's Thesis 2 (0 hours)

Registration Information

Students should familiarize themselves with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies 'GRAD' courses applicable to their program.

All programs of study must be approved by the Chair of Graduate Studies or by the department.

Not all courses are offered each year. Please consult with your Advisor and the department office or check with the catalog for a list of courses offered.

Regulations

Students must meet the requirements as outlined in both Supplementary Regulation and BFAR documents as approved by Senate.

Supplementary Regulations

Individual units may require specific requirements above and beyond those of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, and students should consult unit supplementary regulations for these specific regulations.

Bona Fide Academic Requirements (BFAR)

Bona Fide Academic Requirements (BFAR) represent the core academic requirements a graduate student must acquire in order to gain, and demonstrate acquisition of, essential knowledge and skills.

All students must successfully complete:

• GRAD 7300 prior to applying to any ethics boards which are appropriate to the student's research or within the student's first year, whichever comes first; and
• GRAD 7500 within the first term of registration;

unless these courses have been completed previously, as per Mandatory Academic Integrity Course and Mandatory Research Integrity Online Course.

Students must also meet additional BFAR requirements that may be specified for their program.

Courses

Human Anatomy and Cell Science

• ANAT 7012: Advanced Brain Imaging Methods (1.5 cr)
• ANAT 7014: Functional Human Anatomy (2 cr)
• ANAT 7060: Advanced Human Macroscopic (Gross) Anatomy (6 cr)
• ANAT 7250: Experimental Teratology (3 cr)
• ANAT 7320: Introduction to Scanning and Transmission Electron Microscopy (3 cr)
• ANAT 7322: Ultrastructural Anatomy of the Cell (3 cr)
• ANAT 7330: Readings in Anatomy (3 cr)
• ANAT 7380: Human Developmental Anatomy (Embryology) (3 cr)
• ANAT 7392: Human Neuroanatomy (3 cr)
• ANAT 7400: Morphological Techniques (3 cr)
• ANAT 7460: Human Histology: Basic Tissues (1.5 cr)
• ANAT 7468: Human Histology: Basic Tissues and Organ Systems (3 cr)
• ANAT 7478: Human Gross Anatomy: Musculoskeletal (3 cr)
• ANAT 7480: Human Gross Anatomy: Trunk (Thorax, Abdomen, Pelvis) (3 cr)
• ANAT 7482: Human Gross Anatomy: Head and Neck (3 cr)