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 January 15 through April 15. 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 |