MSc in Clinical Anatomy Queen's University Belfast

This MSc in Clinical Anatomy aims to provide students with a greater understanding of advanced human anatomy including appropriate radiological anatomy, microscopic anatomy and embryology.

The modules presented emphasise clinically and surgically relevant anatomy, although they are not designed exclusively for clinicians.

Please note a deposit will be required to secure a place.

Clinical Anatomy Highlights

Queen's is one of the few medical schools in the UK where students have access to human cadaveric teaching material in a purpose-built facility licensed by the Human Tissue Authority (HTA).

World Class Facilities

• Queen's is one of the few medical schools in the UK where students have access to human cadaveric teaching material in a purpose-built facility licensed by the Human Tissue Authority (HTA).

Internationally Renowned Experts

• Teaching will be based in the Centre for Biomedical Sciences Education, whose staff have won a number of Queen's University Teaching Awards in recent years.

Course Structure

Students undertake three taught modules (120 CATS) and the Anatomy Project module (60 CATS).

The MSc is awarded to students who successfully complete 120 CATS of taught modules and the Anatomy Project (60 CATS).

A Diploma exit qualification is available for those students who have successfully completed 120 CAT points of taught modules.

A Certificate exit qualification is available for those students who have successfully completed 60 CAT points of taught modules.

Introduction

Anatomy Modules:

• Applied Anatomy of the Trunk
• Applied Anatomy of the Head, Neck and Brain
• Applied Anatomy of the Limbs and Back
• Anatomy Project

Learning and Teaching

Learning opportunities associated with this course are outlined below:

Queen's University Medical School has a long tradition of excellent medical education which is constantly updated in response to developments in medical science and practice. We aim to deliver a high quality course utilising innovative teaching methods and best practice to create a supportive environment designed to enable students to achieve their personal and academic potential.

There is a combination of classes on this course and a number of practical learning methods including; lectures, practicals, self-directed study and one-to-one training.

This programme will support career development for trainees in many medical specialties and those from the allied health professionals undertaking continued professional development. It would also be of benefit to those wishing to engage in a career as an anatomy teacher.