BSc (Hons) Anatomy and Human Biology
Course Overview
This practical, hands-on degree in Anatomy combines comprehensive cadaveric dissection with modules from biomedical and biological sciences, providing a thorough understanding of the human body's structure and function. It is expertly designed to prepare students for highly competitive graduate-entry healthcare programs and a wide range of scientific careers. The unique opportunity to spend a Year in China at our partner university, XJTLU, offers an unparalleled international dimension to the studies.
Key Program Highlights
- Gain invaluable, practical experience through hands-on cadaveric dissection
- Prepare for graduate-entry medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, and physiotherapy
- Customize your learning by selecting modules from biomedical and biological sciences
- Pursue diverse careers in science, from forensics and archaeology to sports science
- Optional Year in China at XJTLU for a unique international academic experience
Course Overview
This practical, hands-on degree in Anatomy combines comprehensive cadaveric dissection with modules from biomedical and biological sciences, providing a thorough understanding of the human body's structure and function. It is expertly designed to prepare students for highly competitive graduate-entry healthcare programs and a wide range of scientific careers. The unique opportunity to spend a Year in China at our partner university, XJTLU, offers an unparalleled international dimension to the studies.
Key Program Highlights
- Gain invaluable, practical experience through hands-on cadaveric dissection
- Prepare for graduate-entry medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, and physiotherapy
- Customize your learning by selecting modules from biomedical and biological sciences
- Pursue diverse careers in science, from forensics and archaeology to sports science
- Optional Year in China at XJTLU for a unique international academic experience
Requirements
Modules
- Biology core concepts, principles, and fundamentals
- Development, function, immunity, infection, and therapeutics
- Introductory Practical Skills for Life Sciences
- From Individuals to Ecosystem
- Study and Communication Skills Tutorials
- Applied Practical Research Skills for Life Sciences
- Genetics, Microbiology & Infection
- Human Anatomy of the Thorax
- Intermediary Practical Research Skills for Life Sciences
- Academic & professional skills tutorials
- The Cellular Basis of Health & Disease
- Functional Anatomy of the Human Musculoskeletal System
- Human Systems Anatomy
- Metabolism
- Cellular & Systems Physiology
- Drug Discovery & Development
- Animal Anatomy, Physiology & Husbandry
- Animal Ecophysiology
- Research Project
- Introduction to the World of Work
- Research Methods
- Applied Anatomy and Dissection
- Human Anatomy of the Abdomen, Pelvis and Perineum
- Human Anatomy of the Head & Neck
- Molecular, Clinical & Translational Cancer
- Molecular Systems Biology
- Translational Pharmacology
