Human Anatomy
Keele University
UCAS Code: B110 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Keele University
UCAS Code: B110 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
ABB in three A Levels including B in two Science subjects from the Keele Defined Sciences List (please see the Keele website)
Access to HE Diploma
128 UCAS points in a Computing, Engineering, Health, Nursing, Medicine, Science, or Sports Access to HE Diploma including Distinction in at least 30 Level 3 credits and Merit in at least 15 Level 3 credits
GCSE/National 4/National 5
You will also need: 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, plus an English language qualification (see the Keele website)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
655 in Higher Levels including 5 in two Science subjects from the Keele Defined Sciences List at Higher Level, or 32 points including 5 in two Higher Level Science subjects from the Keele Defined Sciences List (please see the Keele website)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM in any of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas / National Extended Diplomas: Applied Science, Health and Social Care
T Level
Distinction in any of the following T Levels: Health, Healthcare Science, Science
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About this course
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The human body is a masterpiece of biological engineering. Discover the complexities of human anatomy and develop an in-depth understanding of its structure and functions on Keele’s Human Anatomy BSc. The programme provides superior insights into clinical applied anatomy, equipping you with essential skills and knowledge for careers in healthcare, education or research. As an anatomy department with direct, on-site access to an anatomy and surgical training centre, you will benefit from world-class teaching laboratories and hands-on practical experience, including cadaveric dissection.
**Why choose this course?**
- Unique opportunity to graduate with an Associate Fellowship Award from the Higher Education Academy (pending validation)
- Our anatomy department has direct on-site access to an Anatomy and Surgical Training Centre
- Learn from experienced educators and practitioners who have strong links to anatomical societies and clinical partners
- Part of Keele's exceptional School of Medicine which has an excellent reputation in both education and research
- Opportunities to engage with established educational networks, including anatomical societies and Early Career Anatomists
Are you ready to explore the fascinating world of human anatomy? Our Human Anatomy BSc will prepare you to become a skilled anatomist who has the expertise to succeed in diverse career opportunities in clinical, laboratory, educational or surgical device roles. You will build a strong foundation in practical experience and theoretical knowledge, enabling you to advance to specialised topics as you progress on the programme.
You’ll have the opportunity to learn in a centre of anatomical excellence with access to Keele’s Anatomy and Surgical Training Centre (KASTC), giving you amazing insights into clinically applied anatomy and the opportunity to learn from highly experienced anatomy academics.
To ensure you have extensive skills and a thorough understanding of human anatomy you will study the human body’s intricate systems and examine anatomical structures and their functions. You’ll evaluate the history of anatomy and how it has evolved, and investigate how the study of anatomy is built on rigorous scientific techniques.
Gain hands-on experience with human cadavers in practical classes on each year of the programme, enhancing your anatomical knowledge at both the cellular and whole-body levels while developing essential dissection skills.
You’ll investigate the intricacies of microanatomy while gaining hands-on experience in techniques such as specimen preparation. Study the human nervous system to understand its control by the brain, analyse how humans see, smell, hear, and taste, and examine the key embryological processes that drive human development.
We’ll support your growth as an effective anatomy educator with modules exploring best practices, teaching you how to prepare and deliver teaching sessions for diverse audiences and encouraging innovative thinking to create unique resources for anatomy education. Your final year research project will refine your research and critical analysis skills, integrating the practical and theoretical knowledge you’ve learnt on the programme.
Modules
For a list of indicative modules please visit the course page on the Keele University website.
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