B.Sc Hons Anatomy - Intercalated

B.Sc Hons Anatomy - Intercalated programme is a well designed course by the School of Medicine (University of Dundee) in Scotland (UK). The programme is particularly beneficial to students who wish to pursue a career in surgery after their graduation as the programme includes dissection of and working on Thiel-embalmed cadavers(corpses) at the University of Dundee’s Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification (CAHID). This activity helps students of the programme to acquire a deep understanding of the human body which aids them in recognising and incorporating anatomical structure with function. 

BMSc Hons Anatomy - Intercalated programme instils in its students dissection skills with the help of which they can find important data on human anatomy. On the basis of this data, they can analyse scientific evidence and arguments, draw conclusions from them and communicate these conclusions efficiently. 

Also, the intercalating feature of the undergraduate Anatomy course at University of Dundee helps its students in gaining various transferable skills including effective communication and research skills. The feature also makes students more informative about different options they can have post their graduation. It fills students with deeper insights in their area of interest. 

The teaching methods in B.Sc Hons Anatomy - Intercalated programme include hands-on dissection of Thiel-embalmed cadavers, lectures, workshops and self-directed learning. Also, the students are assessed through various methods like critical essays, exams, seminar presentations, creation of online resources and posters, practical spot tests, formative dissection, short answer questions, extended matching questions and production of a research dissertation.

Overview of BMSc Hons Anatomy - Intercalated