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MSc Health Sciences

PG Certificate Applied Clinical Anatomy

KEY FEATURES: This programme offers the student flexibility in option preferences to create a

KEY FEATURES: The two core modules for this programme (Applied Clinical Anatomy 1, and Applied

personalised portfolio of modules tailored to the student’s interest, career aspirations and

Clinical Anatomy 2) are taught by anatomists based in the highly acclaimed and recently extended

Continuous Professional Development, with only one 15-credit compulsory module; the remaining credits can

anatomy suite in the School of Medicine, with state of the art facilities with advanced technology to

be attained by studying from a wide range of modules available within the Faculty of Health and the wider

enhance learning opportunities for students and clinicians. The option module allows the student to

university.

further develop his/her knowledge and skills in a related topic of specific interest.

WHO IS IT FOR? The course is open to a wide range of health professionals, e.g., medical practitioners,
physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, pharmacists and clinical psychologists, and those from
other disciplines with an interest in health, e.g., psychologists, social scientists.
LEVEL: MSc; Postgraduate Diploma; Postgraduate Certificate.
MODE OF STUDY: Part-time/modular.

WHO IS IT FOR? The course is aimed at students who have studied some basic anatomy within their
first degree, for example: medical doctors, allied health professionals, nurses, midwives, other health
related professionals, graduates in biology, cell biology, biomedical science, sports science, medical
illustrators etc.
LEVEL: Postgraduate Certificate.

LENGTH OF PROGRAMME: Part-time (two years) or modular (two to five years).
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Applicants should normally have a First or Second Class Honours degree, or
equivalent qualification, in a relevant subject. Applicants should be aware that some modules which focus on
practical clinical skills may require applicants to have completed at least 12 months of relevant professional
work experience prior to admission and/or be registered with an appropriate professional regulatory body,
such as the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), General Medical Council (GMC), Nursing and
Midwifery Council (NMC). Professional indemnity insurance may also be required. Applicants must and be
eligible to study part-time in the UK. For students whose first language is not English, evidence will be
required of successful completion of an English Language qualification such as IELTS (minimum 6.5 with at
least 6 in each sub-test). All applications are assessed on an individual basis.

MODE OF STUDY: Full-time or part-time.
LENGTH OF PROGRAMME: Full-time (12 months) or part-time (two years).
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Candidates should normally have a First or Second Class Honours degree
in a relevant subject and/or recognised professional qualification. For students whose first language is
not English, evidence will be required of successful completion of an English Language qualification
such as IELTS (minimum 6.5 with at least 6 in each sub-test).
All applications are assessed on an individual basis.

COURSE OVERVIEW: This programme has been designed to be highly flexible in terms of student choice.
There is only one core (compulsory) module of Research Methods in Health, which must be undertaken prior

COURSE OVERVIEW: The certificate is designed to allow choice and foster personal development.

to the dissertation stage. Remaining modules can be chosen from the wide range offered by schools both

Plenty of opportunity will be given to students to develop their skills in anatomy and dissections using

within and outside the Faculty of Health. This flexible choice of modules allows the student to design a

human cadaveric specimens. The Postgraduate Ce