ANATOMY BSc/MSci at University of Glasgow

You’ll benefit from access to state-of-the-art facilities and a dedicated Anatomy Museum, all housed in the Anatomy Building.

YEAR 1

You will be given a general introduction to all aspects of modern biology and encouraged to acquire general scientific skills.

YEAR 2

In semester 1, you will develop your knowledge of fundamental aspects of biology. In semester 2, you will be introduced to specialist subject areas according to your interests (e.g animal biology; biomolecular sciences; human biology; infection biology).

You can also study other subjects in years 1 and 2: see Flexible degrees.

YEARS 3, 4 AND 5

If you meet the requirements for progress to Honours (years 3 and 4), you will take courses that will provide you with a more detailed understanding of human anatomy, histology and embryology, covering many organ systems including the upper limb, central nervous system, and cardiovascular system. You will also study some of the related physiology, pharmacology and pathology to set the anatomy in a wider context.

Practical work is very important in anatomy and you will gain hands-on laboratory experience of techniques used by modern anatomists, including human dissection, histology and microscopy (light and electron microscopy), and molecular techniques.

You will also be encouraged to develop transferable skills such as written and oral communication, data analysis and critical analysis of published research to help prepare you for a career as a scientist.

In year 4 a major component of your studies is to complete an independent research project. You will also have the opportunity to study some anatomical topics in more depth, in areas such as clinical applied anatomy, problems in mammalian reproduction and advances in lower limb anatomy.

You can take Anatomy as an MSci, which includes an additional placement year between the third and final years of the degree, normally spent doing research in industry or a research institute in the UK or overseas.

The list of final-year optional courses is subject to change each year. Places on particular optional courses may be limited.