Human Anatomy University of Glasgow

Overview

Key facts

• The aim of the Human Anatomy programme of the University of Glasgow is to ensure you gain valuable understanding and a range of skills encompassing anatomical legislation, human anatomy, cadaveric dissection techniques and typical laboratory practices.

• Study in one of the busiest human anatomy laboratories in Europe where we admit approximately 100 donors each year. This provides us with a very unique and privileged way to teach and research in the field of human anatomy.

• Gain access to a large number of prosected (professionally dissected) anatomical specimens.

• Access the recently refurbished teaching and research laboratories within the Thomson Building.

• Study in facilities which house our Clinical Anatomy Skills Centre (CASC) - a unique partnership between the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and the University of Glasgow.

• Experience working in our recently modernised and refurbished laboratories including a large dissection room, histology teaching laboratory, histology preparation library.

• Tutorial and lecture facilities have been updated with modern audio-visual equipment, all with internet access.

• Be taught by clinical anatomists active in research, including those specialising in pedagogical techniques related to anatomy and anatomical education.

• Train with postgraduate demonstrating staff that have either anatomical or anatomical and medical visualisation training.

• Network with clinicians, paramedical and allied health professionals, scientists and industry specialists.

Career Prospects

The Postgraduate Certificate in Human Anatomy will provide comprehensive anatomical training which could be a platform for further study in the field.

It could also help enhance an individual’s clinical portfolio for a specialty related to the surgical, paramedical and allied health professionals practice which requires an in-depth anatomical knowledge.