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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Anatomical Sciences

University of Dundee

(3.6)
21 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Anatomical Sciences course at University of Dundee.

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A level

C,C,C

Including Biology at C, plus GCSE Mathematics and Chemistry at 4/C

Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at University of Dundee. These students are taking Anatomical Sciences or another course from the same subject area.

Anatomy
SubjectGrade
BiologyC
PsychologyA
FrenchB
MathematicsA
ChemistryA
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: B110

Here's what University of Dundee says about its Anatomical Sciences course.

Anatomy is the study of the structure of the body and the relationship of organs and tissues at a gross (whole organ) and microscopic (histological) level.

During your first two years, you'll study modules within the School of Life Sciences. This gives you a solid 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 adult form. You'll learn full body dissection on our Thiel-embalmed cadavers and understand the practical methods central to anatomy. You'll also investigate an area of research during your own independent project.

We were the first UK university to use the Thiel embalming system in our teaching. This method of embalming maintains the fascial layers between anatomical structures, and Thiel cadavers retain a high level of flexibility and colour. It offers a novel and revolutionary experience of working with human material compared to other traditional preservation methods.

Our staff are among the most experienced in the UK in the fields of human identification, forensic anthropology, craniofacial identification and the study of the human body.

Source: University of Dundee

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

School of Science and Engineering

Location

Main Site | Dundee

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Anatomy

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,790 per year
Scotland£1,820 per year (provisional)
Wales£9,790 per year
Northern Ireland£9,790 per year
Channel Islands£9,790 per year
Republic of Ireland£9,790 per year
EU£28,200 per year
International£28,200 per year

The modules you will study

Modules can be viewed on the course webpage at dundee.ac.uk

How you will be assessed

Assessment methods can be viewed on the course webpage at dundee.ac.uk

University of Dundee student reviews

(3.6)
Based on 21 reviews from University of Dundee's students and alumni
5 star
24%
4 star
38%
3 star
14%
2 star
19%
1 star
5%
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4th year

Biomedical sciences

7 months ago

Absolute chaos.

(1)
Finance

4th year

Biomedical sciences

7 months ago

Gone downhill and no longer able to access most of them.

(2)
Facilities

4th year

Biomedical sciences

7 months ago

Very exam heavy when you’d think the degree would be practical with lots of labs and projects not memorising content.

(3)
Course

4th year

Biomedical sciences

7 months ago

Budget cuts mean our student experience has gone downhill. In my first year we still had a reasonably busy union with lots on offer but now it’s always dead and most of it is closed. Lecturers who we all prefer due to their teaching style are being let go due to staff cuts. Nobody knows what the fut...

(2)
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1st year student

2 years ago

Four stars: Great

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Dundee

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from University of Dundee students who took the Anatomical Sciences course - or another course in the same subject area.

Anatomy, physiology and pathology

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

100%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

100%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

100%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

100%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

100%

high

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

93%

high

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

100%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

100%

high

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

80%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

93%

high

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

93%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

73%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

80%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

93%

high

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

100%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

93%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

87%

med

How well organised is your course?

100%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

92%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

87%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

93%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

87%

high

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

100%

high

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

93%

high

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

64%

med

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

100%

high

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

87%

med

Student information

See who's studying at University of Dundee. These students are taking Anatomical Sciences or another course from the same subject area.

Anatomy
Mode of study
Full-time99%Part-time1%
Gender ratio
Female78%Male22%
Where students come from
International3%UK97%
Student performance
2:1 or above79%
Number of students85
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Anatomical Sciences at University of Dundee.

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of Dundee graduates who took Anatomical Sciences - or another course in the same subject area.

Medical sciences

Earnings

£24.8k

First year after graduation

£28.8k

Third year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Anatomical Sciences.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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