Human Anatomy PgCert

Why this programme

• The aim is to ensure you gain valuable understanding and a range of skills encompassing anatomical legislation, human anatomy, cadaveric dissection techniques and typical laboratory practices.
• Study in one of the busiest human anatomy laboratories in Europe where we admit approximately 100 donors each year. This provides us with a very unique and privileged way to teach and research in the field of human anatomy.
• Gain access to a large number of prosected (professionally dissected) anatomical specimens.
• Access the recently refurbished teaching and research laboratories within the Thomson Building.
• Study in facilities which house our Clinical Anatomy Skills Centre (CASC) - a unique partnership between the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and the University of Glasgow.
• Experience working in our recently modernised and refurbished laboratories including a large dissection room, histology teaching laboratory, histology preparation library.
• Tutorial and lecture facilities have been updated with modern audio-visual equipment, all with internet access.
• Be taught by clinical anatomists active in research, including those specialising in pedagogical techniques related to anatomy and anatomical education.
• Train with postgraduate demonstrating staff that have either anatomical or anatomical and medical visualisation training.
• Network with clinicians, paramedical and allied health professionals, scientists and industry specialists.

Main Campus Location

This programme is undertaken at the Gilmorehill Campus , in the West End of Glasgow. Easy to travel to by bus, subway, train or car.