This programme combines the core modules from the MSc in Clinical Anatomy programme with our Higher Education Academy-accredited MSc in Health Professions Education programme.
This programme offers you the opportunity to conduct whole-body dissection, and in doing so develop a deep understanding of the complex nature of the whole of the human body and how that relates to your clinical practice.
You will gain the unique experience of working with a range of cadaveric material preserved using Thiel, Formalin and plastination embalming techniques. In particular, dissection using Thiel-embalmed cadavers offers the benefit of viewing material which is as close to living tissue as possible.
You will have the opportunity to learn from experts at the forefront of new developments in clinical anatomy, who create a dynamic and supportive learning environment as part of a diverse and welcoming community. As well as learning from their expertise, you will be challenged to think differently and learn skills to become a self-directed learner as you continue to develop your anatomy knowledge throughout your career.
The MSc features guest seminars from visiting surgeons and consultants, who will bring patient cases to share with you, so you can apply your knowledge to a clinical setting. These experts come from a range of specialities and include plastic, cardiothoracic and orthopaedic surgeons, gastroenterologists, radiologists and emergency medicine doctors.
This programme also provides a comprehensive professional education that focuses on developing teachers and researchers of anatomy. You can choose from a range of education electives, where you will study alongside students on the MSc in Health Professions Education programme. You will have the opportunity to conduct a high-quality educational research project, supported by experts in medical education.
By undertaking the MSc in Clinical Anatomy and Education, you will have the ability to put your educational training into practice with the opportunity to teach anatomy on our undergraduate Medicine programme. This experience will prepare you to teach anatomy in a medical environment, whether or not you come from a clinical background. Moreover, you will leave the programme with enough teaching experience to successfully become an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and gain the right to use the post-nominal letters AFHEA.
Applicants must have a 2:1 (Hons) degree in Biomedical Science, Anatomical Science, Veterinary Medicine, Zoology or a related subject, to include training in human or mammalian biology with considerable emphasis on anatomy. You are encouraged to highlight previous anatomical experience in your application.
Intercalating students
Intercalating medical students must have successfully completed a minimum of three years of an MB BS or comparable medical qualification.
English language requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate evidence of proficiency in English Language with one of the following:
IELTS: 6.5, with no less than 6.0 in each component
PTE Academic: 61, with no less than 55 in each component
CAE and CPE (from January 2015): 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
Duolingo: 110, minimum 100 in all other components
For fees and funding options, please visit website to find out more
We’ll confirm more funding opportunities for students joining us in 2022/23 throughout the year.
CAREER PROSPECTS
Students on these programmes come from a diverse range of backgrounds and go on to develop careers in anatomy or medical education, surgery, clinical practice and allied health disciplines, or go on to further study.
Students who wish to embark upon a clinical career will benefit from the competitive edge afforded by the opportunities for teaching and for research publication when applying for foundation year or speciality training, or for clinical education positions.
Students who wish to embark upon a career in medical or anatomical education will benefit from a solid pedagogical underpinning and extensive teaching experience. Graduates of this programme have gone onto further study, or directly into Higher Education teaching positions.
For module information for this course please visit – https://www.hyms.ac.uk/postgraduate-taught/msc-in-clinical-anatomy-and-education#course-content
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