Study anatomy at Glasgow
Anatomy is the scientific study of the structure of the human body related to its function and disease, and is considered the cornerstone of medical science, with advances in the field underpinning biomedical research and advances in medical practice.
Modern anatomy incorporates contemporary topics like embryology, pathology, reproduction, neuroscience, forensics, and bioengineering, allowing you to pursue a personalised degree pathway aligned to your interests and employability.
The University has developed state-of-the-art anatomy facilities where you will learn through human cadaveric material in spaces equipped with modern audiovisual equipment. You will also benefit from teaching resources developed in-house using our 3D scanner and printer, as well as interactive laboratory-based digital resources developed by our own staff and students. This has transformed the student experience.
Our degree offers flexibility to align your study to tailored professional goals so you can shape your desired skillset, depending on your ambitions. However you choose to sculpt your degree, we guarantee a personalised, distinctive Glasgow experience.
Our BSc students carry out a final year honours project which can be undertaken as an Internship with a compay - learn more from a student who recently took up this opportunity.
Students udnertaking the BSc (hons) with us can extend this as an Integrated Masters in Science - learn more about this from some recent students who have taken up this opportunity.
Our course has a strong interest in supporting students to condsider the diversity of the body and how this impacts health and disease. Learn more about this here.
We also offer a postgraduate course, blending anatomy with modern visualisation approaches.