The MSc in Human Anatomy is a full-time programme running over 12 months from the date of first registration for the programme.

• Candidates will be required to hold an Honours Degree (NFQ Level 8) with a minimum second class honours grade 2 (or equivalent) in a subject related to that of the MSc programme such as (but not exclusive to) healthcare, nursing, biomedical, bioengineering, pre-med or any biological science.
  or
  Hold a medical qualification of the NUI, or an equivalent institution, and hold full professional registration with the Medical Council of Ireland or equivalent national regulatory body.
• Applications will also be considered from registered nurses who completed their training prior to the introduction of Honours nursing degree programmes. Such candidates must hold full professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) or equivalent.
• In exceptional circumstances applicants with an Honours Degree (NFQ Level 8), with a minimum second class honours grade 2 (or equivalent), in a subject unrelated to the above areas, may be recommended for entry to the programme subject to the approval of the Programme Committee.

Students take taught modules to the value of 60 credits and complete a research dissertation (AN6010) to the value of 30 credits.

Students take 90 credits as follows:

Part I
Core Modules
Students take 55 credits as follows:
AN6002 Human Gross Anatomy I (15 credits)
AN6003 Human Gross Anatomy II (15 credits)
AN6004 Neuroanatomy (10 credits)
AN6009 Radiological Imaging (5 credits)
AN6011 Learning and Teaching in Anatomy Education (10 credits)

Elective Modules
and modules to the value of 5 credits from the following:
AN6008 Biomechanics of Human Movement (5 credits)
AN6012 Human Embryological Development (5 credits)

Part II
AN6010 Research Dissertation (30 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2020/2021 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2020/2021.

Exit award: Postgraduate Diploma in Human Anatomy (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
Students who successfully complete Part I (taught modules) to the value of 60 credits may opt not to progress to Part II (dissertation) and exit the programme and be conferred with a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Anatomy. A student who subsequently applies to undertake the Master's programme must do so within 5 years of successful completion of the Postgraduate Diploma Examination.

Exit award: Postgraduate Certificate in Human Anatomy (NFQ Level 9, Minor Award)
Students who successfully complete and pass taught modules to the value of 30 credits (AN6002 and AN6003) may opt to exit the programme and be conferred with a Postgraduate Certificate in Human Anatomy. A student who subsequently applies to undertake either the Postgraduate Diploma or Master's programme must do so within 5 years of successful completion of the Postgraduate Certificate Examination.

Programme Learning Outcomes for MSc (Human Anatomy) (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the detailed anatomy of the human body;
• Dissect human cadaveric material up to prosection level standards;
• Demonstrate an understanding of a specific embryological event or sequence of events that leads to the development of a particular body region or system;
• Demonstrate an understanding of structure and a basic understanding of the function, of the central nervous system;
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the theoretical concepts and practical skills behind different radiological imaging techniques;
• Work effectively as an individual, in teams and multi-disciplinary settings together with the capacity to undertake lifelong learning;
• Design, conduct, analyse, interpret and present a research project in human anatomy.
• Discuss the ethical issues surrounding the use of human material for research and education;
• Demonstrate the appropriate written and oral communication skills required of the professional practitioner;
• Critically read and analyse data from scientific papers.

Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Diploma (Human Anatomy) (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the detailed anatomy of the human body;
• Dissect human cadaveric material up to prosection level standards;
• Demonstrate an understanding of a specific embryological event or sequence of events that leads to the development of a particular body region or system;
• Demonstrate an understanding of structure and a basic understanding of the function, of the central nervous system;
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the theoretical concepts and practical skills behind different radiological imaging techniques;
• Discuss the ethical issues surrounding the use of human material for research and education;
• Critically read and analyse data from scientific papers.

Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Certificate (Human Anatomy) (NFQ Level 9, Minor Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the detailed anatomy of the human body;
• Dissect human cadaveric material up to prosection level standards;
• Discuss the ethical issues surrounding the use of human material for research and education;
• Critically read and analyse data from scientific papers.