MSc Human Anatomy at Anglia Ruskin University

Master human anatomy with full-body dissection, advanced research, and clinical insight in a specialist Anatomy Centre. Study a specialist MSc in Human Anatomy designed to develop advanced anatomical knowledge through hands-on learning. You’ll carry out full-body dissection using Thiel-embalmed cadavers, gaining a highly realistic understanding of human structure and function.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Medicine and Social Care  |  Department: School of Medicine  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll learn through a blend of lectures, seminars and hands-on lab sessions, spending significant time developing your practical dissection skills in a modern Anatomy Centre. You’ll explore regional anatomy alongside its clinical applications, develop your ability to interpret medical imaging, and examine key topics such as ethics and research methods. Year 1: Regional Anatomy: Advanced Structure and Function, Postgraduate Research Design, Applied Anatomy: Clinical and Professional Contexts, The Professional Anatomist: Research, Ethics and Practice, Postgraduate Research Project.

Career pathways

Graduates of this MSc Human Anatomy degree are prepared for careers in anatomical education, biomedical research, and healthcare-related fields. You may work in university anatomy departments or progress to PhD study.

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