About the Courses
Anatomy is the study of the structure of the body and the relationship of organs and tissues. It does this at a gross (whole organ) and microscopic (histological) level.
The University of Dundee is 1st in the UK for Forensic Science (Complete University Guide, 2023).
Our staff are among the most experienced in the UK in fields such as:
human identification
forensic anthropology
craniofacial identification
the study of the human body
We were the first UK university to use the Thiel embalming system in our teaching. We are now considered the UK’s leading Thiel facility. Our technicians have been consulted by a variety of anatomical institutions across the world.
During the first two years of this course, you'll study core and optional modules within the School of Life Sciences. This will give you an un
Anatomy is the study of the structure of the body and the relationship of organs and tissues. It does this at a gross (whole organ) and microscopic (histological) level.
The University of Dundee is 1st in the UK for Forensic Science (Complete University Guide, 2023).
Our staff are among the most experienced in the UK in fields such as:
human identification
forensic anthropology
craniofacial identification
the study of the human body
We were the first UK university to use the Thiel embalming system in our teaching. We are now considered the UK’s leading Thiel facility. Our technicians have been consulted by a variety of anatomical institutions across the world.
During the first two years of this course, you'll study core and optional modules within the School of Life Sciences. This will give you an understanding of physiology, biochemistry, and related biomedical sciences.
As the degree progresses, you'll develop a sound knowledge of the human body from the early stages of development to the adult form.
You'll learn full body dissection on our Thiel-embalmed cadavers. This will allow you to understand the practical methods central to anatomy. You'll also investigate an area of research during your dissertation project.
Modules
Level 1
Core Modules
These modules are an essential part of your course.
Core Skills in the Life Sciences 1A (BS11008)
Core Skills in the Life Sciences 1A (BS11008)
The Building Blocks of Life (BS11009)
Origins of Animal Organ Systems (BS12002)
Core Skills 1B (BS12010)
Building the Organism (BS12011)
Personal Development Planning (SD10001)
Optional Modules
You need to choose one or more of these modules as part of your course.
Numeracy, Chemistry and Physics for the Biological and Biomedical Sciences (BS11005)
The Poison Pen (BS11006)
Science and Society (BS12005)
Introduction to Scientific Enterprise (BS12008)
Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry (BS12009)
Level 2
Core Modules
These modules are an essential part of your course.
Statistics and Experimental Design (BS21001)
Cellular Communication (BS21002)
Core Skills 2A (BS21012)
Human Physiology and Pharmacology (BS22001)
Core Skills in the Life Sciences 2B (BS22003)
Introductory Anatomy (CA21007)
Comparative Anatomy (CA22001)
Personal Development Planning (SD20001)
Level 3
Core Modules
These modules are an essential part of your course.
Embryology (CA31001)
Histology 1 (CA31002)
Gross Anatomy 1 (CA31003)
Histology 2 (CA32001)
Research Methods (CA32002)
Gross Anatomy 2 (CA32003)
Level 4
Core Modules
These modules are an essential part of your course.
Anatomy Dissertation (CA41004)
Functional and Clinical Anatomy of the Limbs (CA41005)
Vertebral Column (CA41006)
Neuroanatomy (CA42003)
Anatomy of the Individual (CA42004)
Applied Anatomy Topics (CA42005)