The master of science in anatomy curriculum is designed to immerse you in the discipline of anatomy while honing your teaching and presentation skills. Through your courses, teaching hours, individual journaling, laboratory work and research, you will develop a deep knowledge of anatomy – critically needed in the medical profession – and an exceptional ability to share that knowledge.
The master of science in anatomy is a 38 credit hour program of study. Students must successfully complete 32 credit hours of required coursework and six hours of elective coursework.
Read course descriptions here. In addition to coursework, students in the M.S. in anatomy degree program must complete the comprehensive examination in anatomy.
Required coursework
32 credit hours
- Gross anatomy - 6.5 credit hours
- Physiology - 6.5credit hours
- Biochemistry and molecular genetics -4 credit hours
- Cell and tissue biology - 3 credit hours
- Neuroanatomy - 2 credit hours
- Human development - 2 credit hours
- Teaching anatomy - 4 credit hours
- Seminars in anatomy - 2 credit hours
- Advanced dissections in anatomy - 2 credit hours
Electives
6 credit hours
- Microbiology/immunology - 6 credit hours
- Pathology (general, system and lab) - 3 credit hours
- Basic surgical skills - 1 credit hour
- Research - 2-6 credit hours
- Cell biology - 3 credit hours
- Introduction to clinical imaging - 2 credit hours
- Cranial nerves - 1 credit hour
- Problem-Based Anatomy – 1 credit hour
- Forensic Osteology – 2 credit hours