Human Anatomy PgCert

University of Glasgow

A new unique programme offering comprehensive training in all human anatomy, including legislation relevant to working in a human anatomy laboratory, cadaveric dissection techniques and typical laboratory practices. 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.Career prospectsThe Postgraduate Certificate in Human Anatomy will provide comprehensive anatomical training which could be a platform for further study in the field.It could also help enhance an individual’s clinical portfolio for a specialty related to the surgical, paramedical and allied health professionals practice which requires an in-depth anatomical knowledge.