Bachelor of Science Honours in Anatomy at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

Addresses the national shortage of anatomists with a theoretical and practical component that prepares graduates for teaching and for using human tissue in research. Offered at the Tygerberg campus.

Faculty: Medicine and Health Sciences | Department: Biomedical Sciences | Duration: One year | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

Compulsory modules (100 credits): Anatomical Techniques and Laboratory Practice, Gross Regional Anatomy, Microscopic Anatomy and Histological Technique, Legal and Ethical Aspects and Use of Animals in Research, and an Anatomy assignment. Electives (20 credits) include Clinical and Surgical Anatomy, Comparative Anatomy, Developmental Anatomy, Physical and Forensic Anthropology, Human Anatomical Variation and Radiological Anatomy.

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Entry requirements

A BSc with Anatomy as major and Biochemistry, Physiology, Genetics, Microbiology or Zoology as an additional major; or an MBChB or BChD; or a BTech with appropriate subjects and motivation (additional work or an admission examination may be required); or another qualification approved by Senate. At least 65% is required in the second- and third-year Anatomy modules and in the additional major. Selection is competitive.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

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