This one-year non-thesis program provides students with a rigorous background in the traditional anatomical disciplines, coupled with supervised experiences teaching anatomy or conducting anatomy education research.
Admissions
Applications for the MS Clinical Anatomy Track are accepted September 3 through April 15 for international applicants, and July 1 for domestic applicants. Students begin in the fall semester only.
Curriculum
Program requirements: Anatomy courses including D501 (Gross Anatomy), D853 (Embryology), D502 (Histology), D527 (Neuroanatomy), as well as F503 (Physiology), B500 (Biochemistry), D861 (Seminar), and electives. No research project is required.
| Semester | Course | Notes |
| Fall Year 1 | D502 Histology (4) F503 Physiology (5) B500 Biochemistry (3) |
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| Spring Year 1 | D501 Gross Anatomy (5) D527 Neuroanatomy (3) D853 Embryology (3) D861 Seminar (1) Electives (0-3) |
D861 Seminar meets in both Fall and Spring semesters, but registration does not occur until Spring. |
| Summer Year 1 | D878 Anat Teaching (2) or D700 Educ Research (2) Electives (0-3) |
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| Fall Year 2 | N/A | |
| Spring Year 2 | N/A | |
| Summer Year 2 | N/A | |
| Research Hours | No research hours required | The Clinical Anatomy Track does not require laboratory research. |
| Electives | Additional graduate-level courses to complete 30 credit hour requirement | |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
| Final Projects | No final project required | |
| Final Examination | No final exam required | |
| Final Examination Committee | No committee required |