HUMAN ANATOMYwww.lifesci.dundee.ac.uk/CAHId/

WHY THIS COURSE?The MSc in Human Anatomy is a unique Master’s programme created in response to the need to provide training in human gross anatomy for those who wish to improve their understanding of the structure and function of the human body, as well as those for whom this is a new area of study. The programme aims to provide expertise for those intending to use the knowledge gained in a learning and teaching environment.

• The programme is the only one of its kind in the UK

• It combines whole body dissection with practicing techniques for the presentation of material for learning and teaching

• Provides an introduction to anatomical preservation and presentation techniques

• Full body dissection of Thiel embalmed (soft fix) cadavers

• Opportunity for self-directed original research

WHAT DOES THE COURSE INVOLVE?The programme is based around human gross anatomy, being supplemented by relevant embryology, neuroanatomy, clinical and surgical anatomy topics, and anatomical techniques. Many components are examined entirely by course work through seminar presentations, essays, practical techniques, and the development of web-based teaching tutorials and websites.

Both semesters 1 and 2 have a strong emphasis on gross anatomy through whole body dissection working in groups of no more than four per cadaver. Semester 1 also has modules in Embryology and Developmental Anatomy, and in Anatomical Techniques, while semester 2 has modules in Neuroanatomy and in Clinical and Surgical Anatomy Topics.

Semester 3 allows students to focus on an independent and novel research project in one of the following areas: (i) anatomical variation; (ii) the anatomy of a specific region of

clinical/surgical interest; (iii) the production of teaching material in

the form of (a) prosections, (b) time-lapse video dissection, or (c) display

of anatomical material; (iv) an investigation into teaching methods

by (a) conducting a survey (e.g. questionnaire, focus groups, interviews) or (b) reviewing the literature. The research project will normally be undertaken at the University.

OUR REPUTATION• The College of Life Sciences at the

University of Dundee was ranked ahead of all other Universities in Scotland and is one of the UK’s top 5 universities in the category of Biological Sciences out of 51 Universities

• Staff have international reputations in practice and research• The award-winning staff of the Centre for

Anatomy & Human Identification (CAHID) are amongst the most experienced in the UK in the fields of human identification, forensic anthropology, cranio-facial reconstruction and the study of the human body.

BENEFITS OF STUDYING WITH US• Study human gross anatomy in the

renowned Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification

• Access to Thiel embalmed cadavers• Introduction to anatomical preservation

and presentation techniques and skills• Exposure to a wide range of IT and

personal presentation skills.

DO YOU WANT TO JOIN US?Learn more from our websitewww.dundee.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/human_anatomy_msc.htm

TO APPLY YOU NEED…• An honours degree at 2:1 or above (or equivalent) in a life sciences or related discipline, including MBBS/ MBChB and BDS.• If English is not your first language

please visit the website below for details: www.dundee.ac.uk/prospectus/english

• For application information visit: www.dundee.ac.uk/prospectus pgapply

SCHOLARSHIPSScholarships may be available; please check the following website for up to date information: www.dundee.ac.uk/admissions/fees_funding/scholarships/

FURTHER INFORMATIONProfessor Roger SoamesCentre for Anatomy and Human IdentificationMSI/WTB Complex, Dow Street University of Dundee DD1 5EH UK

tel • +44 (0) 1382 386384fax • +44 (0) 1382 386817email • r.w.soames@dundee.ac.uk

Professor Roger SoamesRoger Soames is the Cox Professor of Anatomy at the University of Dundee. He has more than 30 years of teaching and research experience in anatomy, with his particular research interests being in clinical anatomy, especially of the vascular and musculoskeletal systems. Examples of his research interests include: the arterial supply to the sciatic nerve, morphological relationships between landmarks of the skull relevant to surgical approaches, evaluating the role of Thiel cadavers in ultrasound guided regional anaesthesia and in angiographic and endovascular interventions.

He is currently on the Editorial Board of Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, and has recently been appointed as honorary BACA editor for Clinical Anatomy. He also has a longstanding association with the Royal College of Surgeons of England. In addition to over 60 peer-reviewed papers, he has written chapters for several textbooks, including the Skeletal System for Gray’s Anatomy (38th edition). His best-known textbook Anatomy and Human Movement, is used by health professional students worldwide, being published first in 1989, it is now onto its sixth edition.

WHAT OUR ALUMNI THINK?Studying at Dundee has given me an extensive and specialised knowledge base and developed my academic skills which will enable me to turn my interest into a career. Unlike any other institution in the UK, Dundee is unique in that it uses Thiel embalmed cadavers, which are much more lifelike that traditional formalin fixed cadavers. This gives students a much more accurate idea of the consistency of muscles and organs in real life and is particularly relevant for those undertaking careers in surgery or trauma.

Ciaran Wright, Alumni

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