Anatomical Sciences BSc (Hons)

Our programme in Anatomical Sciences shares common core modules in Levels 1 and 2 from Life Sciences. From Level 3 onwards you will follow specialised modules for BSc Anatomical Sciences within the Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification (CAHID). The Level 1 and 2 curriculum provides a general introduction to the life sciences through an integrated programme of lectures, tutorials, practical work and field excursions.

At Level 3 you will study the following aspects of anatomy:

• The specialised structure and function of different cells, tissues and organs of the human body.
• The molecular switches that control this diversity as an embryo develops from a single cell.

Practical human anatomy is a substantial component of the Level 3 programme.

Many students take advantage of opportunities for summer work placements, normally between Levels 3 and 4, which are available as externally-funded competitive placements, or as voluntary laboratory work.

Your studies at Level 4 will be at the level of current research in your chosen subject area.

Advanced study of topics in anatomical sciences currently include:

• cell and developmental biology
• cancer research
• functional and applied anatomy
• cytoskeletal function
• cellular signalling
• biomedical imaging
• functional anatomy of the musculoskeletal system
• neuroanatomy
• medical education
• surgical anatomy
• anatomy of sports injuries and training methods

Your studies will involve extensive use of scientific literature and the opportunity to attend a regular programme of seminars given by invited speakers from Britain and abroad.

• Research project - several formats are available including laboratory-based research under the supervision of a leading scientist, computer modelling, multimedia teaching packages, literature and electronic database review.

We use a variety of teaching methods, with lectures and practicals forming the core. In addition, we use workshops, tutorials, computer-aided learning, and field excursions, as appropriate to each module.

All modules are assessed by a combination of in-course and end-of-course procedures. Regular in-course assessments (e.g. practical reports, computer-based exercises, essays and data processing exercises) provide feedback on your progress and help you prepare for end-of-module examinations.