The MSc Clinical Anatomy 12-month programme offers an opportunity for graduate entry intercalating medical or dental students to significantly enhance their clinically-relevant anatomical knowledge and research skills.
These entry requirements are for the 2026-27 academic year and requirements for future academic years may differ. Entry requirements for the 2027-28 academic year will be published on 1 Oct 2026.
A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a medical, biomedical or relevant bioscience subject, or other subject allied to medicine, or;
You must be currently studying for a
(Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery),
(Bachelor of Dental Surgery), or equivalent and have at least three years of study and gained at least 360 credits. You must demonstrate successful completion of all assessed work at a pass level of 60% or above, at first attempt.
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Compulsory courses
Semester 1
Basic Human Anatomy, Imaging and Embryology 1 (40 credits)
Surgery, Radiology and Histology 1 (10 credits)
Anatomy Law and Ethics (10 credits)
Semester 2
Basic Human Anatomy, Imaging and Embryology 2 (40 credits)
Surgery, Radiology and Histology 2 (10 credits)
Neuroanatomy (10 credits)
Semester 3
Dissertation (60 credits)
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