MSci Anatomy at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

Anatomy is taught as a research-led discipline using whole-body donor dissection, 3D imaging and ultrasound, with pathways such as clinical anatomy, neuroanatomy and embryology and Royal Society of Biology accreditation. The MSci is a five-year integrated masters that includes an MSci placement or research internship with industry partners such as Terumo Aortic.

What you will study

The first four years follow the BSc structure: Biology and Chemistry in Year 1, Human Biological Sciences courses in Year 2, Anatomy 3A and 3B in Year 3 and a research project with Core Skills for Modern Anatomists in Year 4, followed by an additional MSci year.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applications to the MSci are not taken through UCAS; students apply for transfer during the BSc Anatomy (B110). BSc Anatomy entry: A-level AAB including Biology or Chemistry at A; IB 34 (6,5,5 HL) including HL Biology or Chemistry at 6; Scottish Highers minimum ABBB from S5 with Higher Biology or Chemistry at A. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0 (or equivalent: TOEFL iBT 92 overall for tests taken from 21 January 2026, PTE Academic 59 with minimum 59 in all subtests).

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2027/28). Standard fee for students from Scotland (home status), payable by SAAS where eligible Source

International applicants: GBP 33,708 a year (2027/28). Science, Engineering, Nursing and College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences band of the published international (EU and international) tuition fee table; new entrants; programme assigned to this band by its college Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 5 years

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