MSc Clinical Anatomy at University of York

Programme overview

Hull York Medical School programme (PGCert, PGDip and MSc routes) building advanced anatomical expertise through whole-body dissection of Thiel-embalmed, formalin and plastinated donor material, preparing students for careers in surgery, radiology, anatomy education, research and clinical practice. Completing the MSc leads to Advance HE Associate Fellow or Fellow accreditation.

Faculty: Hull York Medical School | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2-3 years part-time | Intake: September | Location: York, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

MSc is 180 credits: six 20-credit modules plus a 60-credit research project. Core dissection modules cover the trunk, limbs and spine, and head and neck; options include radiological anatomy, embryology and clinical neuroanatomy, virtual anatomy and anatomy teaching practice.

Career pathways

Surgery, clinical practice and allied health disciplines, further study, or academic and medical education careers for practising clinicians; suited to intercalating medical students.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:1 (Hons) degree, or a strong 2:2 and relevant experience, in Medicine, Biomedical Science, Anatomical Science or a related subject with training in human biology and considerable emphasis on anatomy; previous anatomical experience should be highlighted. Intercalating medical students must have completed at least three years of an MB BS or comparable qualification. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each component; PTE Academic 61 with 55 in each component; TOEFL 87 with minimum 21 in each component; Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 176 with 169 in each component; LanguageCert B2 Communicator High Pass (33/50); WASSCE C5. Apply online through the University of Hull.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,390 a year (2027/28). MSc full-time (1 year), UK (Home), 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 34,050 a year (2027/28). MSc full-time (1 year), International (including EU), 2027 entry Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2-3 years part-time

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