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PGDip Health Technology and Human Anatomy at University of York

University of York, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A postgraduate diploma at Hull York Medical School that combines detailed human anatomy, including dissection of donor material preserved by Thiel, formalin and plastination techniques, with digital skills such as medical imaging, 3D modelling and computer-aided diagnosis. It is taught on the University of York campus.

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

What you will study

Taught modules of 20 credits include Human Anatomy, Clinical Anatomy of the Limbs and Spine, Practical Skills in Virtual Anatomy and Morphology, Future Healthcare and Computer Aided Diagnosis, Introduction to Clinical Engineering and Physiological Systems and Radiological Anatomy; the programme includes a 60-credit research project. Assessment combines exams, portfolios, written work, oral presentations, group projects, research reports and a dissertation.

Career pathways

Healthcare, the health technology industry, medical imaging, medical device development, digital anatomy, research or education in the public and private sectors; also a foundation for Foundation Programme posts, specialty training and clinical academic pathways.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must have a 2:1 (Hons) degree or a strong 2:2 and relevant experience in human or mammalian biology, medical engineering, biomedicine, medicine, anatomical science, veterinary medicine or zoology; previous anatomical experience should be highlighted. Intercalating medical students must have completed at least three years of an MB BS or comparable qualification. English language (applicants whose first language is not English): IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each component; PTE Academic 61 with no less than 55 in each component; CAE/CPE 176 with no less than 169 in each component; TOEFL 87 with a minimum of 21 in each component; Trinity ISE level 3 with Merit in all components; LanguageCert B2 Communicator High Pass (33/50); WASSCE C5. Application deadlines: 25 August 2027 for international students and 3 September 2027 for home students.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,595 a year (2027/28). Part-time, 1 year Source

International applicants: GBP 22,700 a year (2027/28). Part-time, 1 year Source

Intake: September

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

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